Saffron Sooji Halwa

Name: Saffron Sooji Halwa
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup thin semolina/ sooji; 1/2 cup and ghee; 10 strands saffrons dissolved in warm water; 1 cup sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2 1/2 cup water; as required Chopped almonds

Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

Odisha

#HOLI2022 #Dessert #SoojiHalwa

This dessert is very special dessert, made by my mother on special occasions like Holi. It's called kesari because of the bright yellow colour came from saffrons/kesar used in making this recipe. The taste is super delicious.

#HOLI2022 #Dessert #SoojiHalwa

Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

Odisha

#HOLI2022 #Dessert #SoojiHalwa

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Ingredients

15 mins

3-4 servings

1 cupthin semolina/ sooji
1/2 cupand ghee
10 strandssaffrons dissolved in warm water
1 cupsugar
1 pinchsalt
2 1/2 cupwater
as required Chopped almonds

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Steps

15 mins

1

Roast the sooji medium to low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. The colour change to light golden brown.
2

Add a cup of water and sugar, stir continuously.
3

When semolina starts thickening, add another cup water, saffron strands with water. Cook on low heat till the water absorbed and semolina leaves the sides of pan.
4

Then add cardamom powder, mix well.
Transfer to a plate and serve hot with garnish of chopped almonds.

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Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

on March 17, 2022 16:03

Odisha

I am a Scientist,working in DEFT , Bhubaneswar Odisha. I have interest in food and nutrition. Love innovative cooking. I like Vegetarian dishes, cook non-veg food for my family and friends. I love to watch and learn from MasterChef India in every season.