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Loved by all, this traditional Bengali sweet Rasgulla/ or Rosogulla as it is called in Bengal, has soft and spongy balls made of fresh curdles milk and dipped in sugar syrup.  A very simple and easy recipe, you just cannot resist having more than one! Ingredients Fresh Cow Milk - 1 Litre Lemon Juice - 3 tsp (1 lemon) For sugar syrup Sugar - 1 cup Water - 3-4 cups Rosewater/ Cardamom - for flavor Procedure 1. Bring milk to boil, lower heat and add lemon juice gradually, till milk curdles. 2. Shut off the flame and leave it to rest for 5 minutes. 3. Drain off the water and wash the curdled milk (paneer) with running water. Put the paneer in a soft muslin cloth and squeeze water out of it. 4. Now mash the paneer very smooth.  5. Start making the sugar syrup by adding the water, sugar & rosewater/cardamom. Meanwhile, shape it into balls (very smooth, with no cracks). 6. Transfer the balls into boiling water, cover the lid and let cook until the balls get puffed up (about 20 - ...

Moong Dal halwa not only tastes delicious but is also aromatic and makes for a great dessert. Made in lots of ghee and topped with dry fruits, this halwa is definitely my weakness. Moong Dal Halwa requires lots of patience and muscle work and also lots of ghee to come together.It also takes a long time to cook so be prepared for that. But I can assure you that the end result will be worth all the efforts. If you are one of those who love to experiment with your culinary skills, then you must try this halwa recipe at home. So, if you have already drooled looking at the photo or at the mere thought of this Halwa, get the ingredients ready and treat your family with this delicious dessert. Ingredients: Moong Dal (Split Green Lentils) – 1 Cup Sugar – ½ Cup Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 5 tsp Water – ½ Cup Milk – ½ Cup Green Cardamoms – 5 Chopped Almonds, Cashews & Raisins – A handful Procedure: 1.  Soak the Moong Dal in water, preferably over...