Know the magical recipe of making moong dal halwa, eat as much as you eat less, entire Aligarh is crazy about it.

Moong dal halwa made in Mahavir Ganj of Aligarh has its own identity throughout the city. As soon as you step into this place, the sweet smell of halwa starts wafting. People say that if you want to taste real desi ghee in Aligarh, then you must go to Mahavir Ganj.

Be it morning or evening, there is always hustle and bustle of customers outside the shop. The golden color of yellow moong dal continuously roasting in the pan and the fragrance of desi ghee spreading in the air itself tells that the halwa being made here is something special. According to sweet lovers, the taste of this halwa is such that once you taste it, you feel like coming again and again.

Halwa is often available in winters, but the special thing about this shop in Mahavir Ganj is that fresh and hot halwa is available throughout the year. Roasting lentils on low flame and boiling milk in a pan makes even the atmosphere delicious. This shop is the perfect location for food lovers.

To make this halwa, firstly the moong dal is soaked for several hours, then it is ground coarsely. After this, dal is roasted by adding desi ghee in a big pan and stirring continuously until its rawness disappears. Milk is boiled separately and slowly mixed into the dal, so that it swells properly and takes the form of halwa. Then it is completely prepared by adding sugar, cardamom powder and seasoning of desi ghee on top. Finally, the garnish of cashews, almonds and pistachios makes it royal.

The biggest specialty of this Mahavir Ganj halwa is that there is never any compromise on the quality of ghee, pulses and milk. The artisans making halwa have been doing this work for 25–30 years, hence the taste remains consistent. This is the reason why this shop has become the first choice of halwa lovers in Aligarh.

Talking about the price, moong dal halwa is available in the shop at the rate of Rs 520 per kg, which is considered absolutely right considering the quality and desi ghee. Many customers eat hot halwa while standing there with a plate of only 100-200 grams, because its taste wins the heart even before packing it.

If you are also fond of eating sweets and are looking for a special place related to such sweets, then close your eyes and come to this shop in Mahavir Ganj. Open pans, roasting lentils, shining desi ghee on top, decorated dry fruits, everything is very attractive. This is the reason why the name of this halwa always comes at the top in the discussion of sweets of Aligarh.