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Ashoka Halwa or Pasi Paruppu Halwa is a thick gooey sweet from Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Ashoka Halwa consists of Moong Dal, ghee, sugar and water, flavored with cardamom and cashews or almonds. It is known for it thick texture and rich red, yellow and orange colour. Ashoka Halwa is eaten during Tamil festivals and Indian festivals such as Deepavali, Pongal, Tamil New Year and during Tamil weddings
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