P-TAL Ki Rasoi | Chane Dal ka Halwa story and recipe | Lucknow Stories

When we talk of good food and hospitality, everyone immediately recalls the good old days. So, what made them so good?
It was the gentle touch of human emotions and the delicate threads of human connections, that when woven together came to create a rich tapestry of hospitality and culinary excellence.
Join us as Maroof Culmen goes down memory lane, back to when his mother lovingly prepared his favourite dessert from childhood, Moong ki Daal ka Halwa. Hear him narrate how every step of the process required carefully-planned out details and a highly complex interplay of different human bonds, including your local shopkeeper who could guess ki aaj ghar mein kya ban raha hai, by just looking at the ingredient list.
From the shopping process to the soaking, grinding, roasting and decorating, every step was performed with great care and love. In the end, the perfectly set halwa was given a special coating of silver vark and meticulously cut into diagonal barfi shapes, with extras for the kids of course.
Lucknow offers a palette of traditions from its rich history, warmth from its beautiful people, & deliciousness from the tempting delicacies! Chana dal halwa of Lucknow is such an offering that becomes even more special in the chilly winters. It's sweetness & coziness is a reminder of the city's courteous & soft hearted nature. Let's delve into the easy & tasty recipe that shall wander your heart amidst the streets of the tehzeeb waala Lucknow!
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