High Protein Best Sweet Halwa
Indulge in the rich and hearty flavors of **High Protein Best Sweet Halwa**, a fusion of traditional Indian dessert with a nutritious twist. Packed with protein from yellow moong dal and a touch of unflavored or vanilla protein powder, this halwa is perfect for health-conscious foodies who crave sweetness without sacrificing nutritional value. Slow-cooked in creamy saffron-infused milk and generously enriched with ghee, the dish is flavored with aromatic cardamom and garnished with crunchy roasted cashews and almonds. Ideal as a festive treat or post-meal dessert, this protein-rich halwa combines nutty, buttery richness with melt-in-your-mouth decadence. Ready in under an hour and serving six, it’s an irresistible blend of indulgence and nourishment. Perfect keywords: high-protein dessert, Indian sweet halwa recipe, healthy sweet recipes, protein-packed halwa, festive desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Yellow Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils)
- 500 milliliters Milk
- 100 grams Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- 150 grams Sugar
- 50 grams Chopped Nuts (Cashews and Almonds)
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Saffron Strands
- 250 milliliters Water
- 30 grams Protein Powder (Unflavored or Vanilla)
Instructions
Rinse the yellow moong dal under running water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 50 grams of ghee over medium heat. Add the drained moong dal and roast it, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, approximately 12-15 minutes.
In the meantime, warm the milk slightly and dissolve the saffron strands in it. Set aside.
Once the dal is golden, add the water and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let it cook, covered, until the dal softens and absorbs most of the water.
Add the sugar to the cooked dal mixture and stir well until it dissolves completely.
Pour the saffron-infused milk into the mixture and cook on low heat, stirring regularly, until the milk is absorbed and the mixture thickens.
Add the remaining 50 grams of ghee and protein powder, and mix well to combine everything uniformly.
Continue to stir and cook the halwa until it thickens further, begins to leave the sides of the pan, and ghee starts to separate.
Stir in the cardamom powder and mix well.
In a small pan, dry roast the chopped nuts until they are lightly golden. Add them to the halwa and give it a final stir.
Serve the high-protein halwa warm, garnished with a few additional chopped nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 139.5 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.4 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.7 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 903 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3185 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
