Semolina (Sooji) Halwa

Name: Semolina (Sooji) Halwa
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup semolina (I used thick one); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 1/3 cup water; 1 tbsp desi ghee; 1 tbsp and 1 tsp chopped cashews and kismis; 2 green cardamom powdered (optional); 1 clove (laung) crushed (optional)

Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

Odisha

Sooji halwa is a delicious and tasty sweet dish. It's easy to make this halwa with sooji , sugar and ghee. I vividly remember, my mom used to pack sooji halwa and potato fry in my lunch box . Oh! What Soulful taste , even now I could recall.

Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

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Ingredients

15 mins

2-3 servings

1/2 cupsemolina (I used thick one)
1/4 cupsugar
1 pinchsalt
1 1/3 cupwater
1 tbspdesi ghee
1 tbsp and 1 tsp chopped cashews and kismis
2green cardamom powdered (optional)
1 clove(laung) crushed (optional)

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Steps

15 mins

1

Fry the sooji for 2 minutes on low to medium heat.
2

Then add chopped kaju and fry for a minute.
3

Add ghee with the sooji and allow to melt and mix with semolina.
4

Mix kismis and saute continuously,till the colour of sooji changed with a good aroma.
5

Now add water, salt, cardamom powder and 1 clove crushed. Mix well.
6

Pour the sugar and allowed to melt.
7

Slow down to flame, stir continuously to avoid lump formation. The cooked semolina thickened, absorbing water.
8

Bring down and spread the semolina halwa on a greased plate.
Allow to cool and cut into pieces. Serve and enjoy.
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Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

on November 26, 2020 09:25

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.