Dal Ka Seera

Recipe Type:	Veg.
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 500 g Moong Dal (green)
• 500 g Sugar
• 500 g Ghee
• Saffron (soaked in a little milk)
• Elaichi Powder
• 250 ml Water
• Few tbsp Milk
• Dry Fruits (for garnishing)

Cooking Instructions:

• Soak the dal for 5 to 6 hours.
• Wash the dal well and remove the skin.
• Place the dal in a food processor and grind it to a fine paste. Use water, if required.
• Place a pan on fire and add sugar and water. Bring it to a boil.
• Once the sugar is dissolved, add few tablespoons of milk.
• While the syrup is boiling, a scum will rise. Remove it with a strainer.
• Keep the syrup to boil further, till it attains a sticky consistency.
• Heat ghee in a heavy kadai and add dal.
• Stir continuously to avoid burning.
• When the dal stops sticking to the vessel, stir till it turns golden brown and the ghee separates.
• Add in the sugar syrup, elaichi powder and dissolved saffron.
• Stir continuously, till the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and garnish with dry fruits.