Semolina (Sooji) Halwa. This recipe for sooji ka halwa ("made with semolina") is a popular version with many families because it is one of those simple but very satisfying desserts that hits the sweet spot every time. This Sooji Halwa is made with semolina, sugar, ghee and water (and/or milk). Addition of cardamom powder, nuts and saffron is optional, but recommended as it enhances the flavor and nutrition.
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Sooji halwa is often made in bulk on festive or religious occasions.
You can Cook Semolina (Sooji) Halwa using 8 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Semolina (Sooji) Halwa
- Lets Go Prepare 1/2 cup of semolina (I used thick one).
- Lets Go Prepare 1/4 cup of sugar.
- Lets Go Prepare 1 pinch of salt.
- Lets Go Prepare 1 1/3 cup of water.
- It's 1 tbsp of desi ghee.
- Lets Go Prepare 1 tbsp of and 1 tsp chopped cashews and kismis.
- Lets Go Prepare 2 of green cardamom powdered (optional).
- It's 1 clove of (laung) crushed (optional).
Add ½ cup sooji (rava or semolina). Use a fine variety of sooji and not the coarser variety. Semolina is Italian in origin while sooji is the word used for it in North India and Pakistan. Sooji is used in northern parts of India and Pakistan to make sooji halwa.
Semolina (Sooji) Halwa instructions
- Fry the sooji for 2 minutes on low to medium heat..
- Then add chopped kaju and fry for a minute..
- Add ghee with the sooji and allow to melt and mix with semolina..
- Mix kismis and saute continuously,till the colour of sooji changed with a good aroma..
- Now add water, salt, cardamom powder and 1 clove crushed. Mix well..
- Pour the sugar and allowed to melt..
- Slow down to flame, stir continuously to avoid lump formation. The cooked semolina thickened, absorbing water..
- Bring down and spred the semolina halwa on a greased plate. Allow to cool and cut into pieces. Serve and enjoy. Thanks.
Creamy and delicious sooji ka halwa or semolina pudding, a sweet and simple dessert with a great traditional value. Semolina, a Perfect Dessert - Sooji Ka Halwa and More. Sooji halwa/halva is a popular Indian/ Pakistani dessert served in breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The key to best halwa is properly roasted semolina. What makes halwa soft is fully puffed semolina grains.