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Hayagriva | Hayagreeva Maddi
Aruna
This is the recipe for a traditional Udupi Chana Dal Halwa called Hayagreeva Maddi (often simply called Hayagriva).
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Soaking Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course
Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine
Indian, Karnataka, Udupi
Servings
4
People
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
Cup
Chana Dal
1
Cup
Grated Jaggery
1/2
Cup
Grated Fresh Coconut
4
Cloves
(Optional)
1
tsp
Cardamom Powder
1
tbsp
Ghee
8-10
Split Cashews
1
tbsp
Kishmish, Raisins
Instructions
Getting the Chana Dal Ready
Wash the chana dal and soak the chana dal in 2 cups water for 1 hour.
Pressure cook the chana dal for 2 whistles so that it is cooked through but still holds its shape.
Drain all the water from the cooked chana dal.
You can make rasam with this water.
Set aside.
Making the Hayagreeva Maddi
In a large ladle, heat the ghee.
Add cashews and raisins and stir-fry till the cashews are light brown.
Set aside.
Add the jaggery, cloves, and 2 tbsp water to a heavy bottomed vessel.
Over medium flame, melt the jaggery.
When the jaggery is melted, add the cooked chana dal and mix well.
As you mix the chana dal, break up the dal.
The chana dal
should not
be mashed, just broken up
.
Let the mix cook till it dries up a bit.
Add the grated coconut, cardamom powder, cashews and raisins; and mix well.
Serve warm.
Keyword
Chana Dal Halwa, Hayagreeva Maddi, Hayagriva
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