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Coconut and Moong Dal Bites

Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Coconut and Moong Barfi, Moong Dal Barfi, Moong Dal Bites
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Moong Dal
  • 1/4 cup Jaggery powder
  • 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut
  • 4 Almonds
  • 2 Cashew
  • 4 Cardamom
  • 4 Pistachios
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  1. Soak moong dal for 1 hour , strain and then dry it.

  2. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee and roast moong dal till its light brown and then powder it.

  3. Also powder almonds , cashew, pistachios and cardamon. Keep 1 almond for garnish.

  4. Now in a pan add jaggery powder, 1 tbsp of ghee and 2 tbsp of water and let jaggery melt.

  5. Once its all melted add moong dal powder, coconut powder, and nuts and mix well as it turns into sticky mixture.

  6. Now take this sticky mixture on a parchment paper and press with hand to flatten it.

  7. Cut into small bites and then cover and keep into refrigerator so jaggery hardens and in turn giving shapes to the bites.

  8. Let kids snack on them and enjoy a good protein and iron rich snack.

Nutrition Facts
Coconut and Moong Dal Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 95mg3%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 31IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.