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Chef Kunal Kapur shares his instant moong dal halwa recipe: Step-by-step guide
Chef Kunal Kapur shares his instant moong dal halwa recipe: See step-by-step guide to prepare during Holi 2026
Chef Kunal Kapur shares his instant moong dal halwa recipe: See step-by-step guide to prepare during Holi 2026
Holi 2026: Celebrate the festival of colours with this easy moong dal halwa recipe that can be made from scratch in just 30 minutes.
Updated on: Mar 03, 2026 7:57 PM IST By Debapriya Bhattacharya Share via Copy link The celebration of Holi 2026 is well underway, and like all desi festivals, it is incomplete without sweets being involved. While we are spoilt for choice for the ones coming from shops, homemade sweets always hold their own with the warmth, emotions and nostalgia involved. Kunal Kapur's instant halwa recipe is easy to whip up during the busy festive period. (Kunal Kapur/YouTube) Also Read | Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares his signature thandai recipe for colourful Holi 2026 celebration: See easy step-by-step guide Moong dal halwa is one such classic dish, and a big hit in many parts of the country during this season. The traditional recipe requires a considerable amount of time to prepare, something that is in short supply in contemporary lives that are getting busier every day. To help us out, Chef Kunal Kapur shared his signature recipe for instant moong dal halwa, which uses the good old ingredients and delivers on the classic taste, while significantly reducing the time and effort that it takes to prepare. The sweet dish can be prepared in 30 minutes, and the quantity of ingredients listed is to make approximately 500 grams of moong dal halwa to serve four people.Ingredients for instant moong dal halwa
Moong dal, no skin – ½ cup Ghee - 3 tbsp Sooji – 1 tbsp Besan – 1 tbsp Rose water – 2 tsp Nuts (dry fruits) chopped – handfulFor syrup:
Water – 1 cup Sugar – ½ cup Cardamom powder – ½ tsp Milk – ½ cupMethod of preparation
Roast the moong dal on a low flame till it gets a darker shade of brown. Be sure to stir it constantly, or else it won’t get brown evenly. At the same time, in a pan, add water and sugar to make a thin sugar syrup. Add cardamom powder to it, and add milk when the sugar is dissolved. Now, cool down and grind the moong dal in two batches so that it gets ground evenly. In a pan, heat some ghee and then add the ground moong dal, sooji, and besan, then roast them thoroughly. Now, add the sugar syrup into it and stir it well for a few minutes until it thickens. Add some rose water and chopped nuts. It’s done! The simplest way to prepare moong dal ka halwa is here. Enjoy it hot! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Debapriya Bhattacharya Debapriya Bhattacharya is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times. He started his career in 2022, working in newsrooms in beats like education, US news, trending stories, and entertainment. In his new role in the lifestyle desk, he seeks to deliver a balanced blend of research-driven reporting and creative storytelling from health and recipes to art and culture. Science, philosophy, food and pop culture are what pump his veins and help bring heart to his stories. Debapriya tries to see out subjects that will allow him and readers to explore new frontiers and improve the quality of life for all. The explorations can be both external and internal, as thoughts seek to be as chaotic as the greater universe. As a citizen of the world, Debapriya has been fascinated by the lives of people across the globe throughout time. His curiosity leads him to explore new linguistic and cultural landscapes to broaden his horizons and deepen his understanding of global narratives. Beyond the newsroom, Debapriya loves to participate in debate and theatre, spaces that he considers to be holy grounds for nuance and self-expression. A graduate from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, Debapriya completed his Master's degree from the same university in 2022. An ambiverted bibliophile, he loves his solitude as much as he adores stimulating conversations. And despite his reverence for tech, libraries continue to be his favourite place for research.Read More Sweet Dessert Holi Recipe Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs. News / Lifestyle / Recipe / Chef Kunal Kapur Shares His Instant Moong Dal Halwa Recipe: See Step-by-step Guide To Prepare During Holi 2026 See Less
The celebration of Holi 2026 is well underway, and like all desi festivals, it is incomplete without sweets being involved. While we are spoilt for choice for the ones coming from shops, homemade sweets always hold their own with the warmth, emotions and nostalgia involved.
Also Read | Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares his signature thandai recipe for colourful Holi 2026 celebration: See easy step-by-step guide
Moong dal halwa is one such classic dish, and a big hit in many parts of the country during this season. The traditional recipe requires a considerable amount of time to prepare, something that is in short supply in contemporary lives that are getting busier every day.
To help us out, Chef Kunal Kapur shared his signature recipe for instant moong dal halwa, which uses the good old ingredients and delivers on the classic taste, while significantly reducing the time and effort that it takes to prepare.
The sweet dish can be prepared in 30 minutes, and the quantity of ingredients listed is to make approximately 500 grams of moong dal halwa to serve four people.
Source: HindustanTimes
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