Sooji Halwa is a very popular Indian Dessert. Its made all over the country and known by many different names. It is made on religious occasions in North Indian states to be given as prasad in prayer meetings.
It is a very simple dessert and can be prepared in 15 minutes and the ingredients are almost always available at home.
In my family my late father in law was a big fan of my suji halua and as he was diabetic I prepared it with sugar free powder for him.
Suji Halua is served hot and tastes delicious with loochi and aloo. We usually have it on Sunday mornings.
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| Suji Halwa |
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sooji (rava, semolina flour)
- 1/4 cup ghee (clear butter)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2cup water
- Pinch of cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon sliced cashewnuts
- 1 tbsp raisins
Method:
- Heat a deep pan on a medium heat and when hot add the ghee. When it melts, add the Sooji and mix well.
- Roast the Sooji (stirring frequently) till it begins to turn a very light golden color and give off a faint aroma. The roasted Sooji will have the grainy consistency of wet sand. Now add the cashews and raisins to the Sooji and mix well.
- While you are roasting the Sooji, in a separate pot and on medium heat, bring a mixture of the milk, water, sugar and cardamom to a boil, stirring often.
- When the Sooji is roasted, gently add the water and milk mixture, stirring all the while to prevent lumps from forming. If any lumps do form, break them with the back of the stirring spoon so you get a smooth paste-like consistency. Cook the mixture till it is thick and begins to come away from the sides of the pan.
- Another way is to add the sugar while roasting the Sooji (Semolina)in Ghee and then add the water. Keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Add the cardamom powder, almonds, cashew and raisins
- Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool to a warm temperature.
- Serve now in individual bowls.
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