Suji Ka Halwa Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 Cup semolina (rava/sooji)
• 1/2 Cup sugar or to taste
• 1 teaspoon green cardamom powder (optional)
• 3 Cup water, room temperature
• 2 tablespoon sliced almonds and pistachio

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy bottomed pan heat ghee over medium flame.

2. 2

   Add semolina, reduce the heat to low and saute semolina over low heat till it turns deep brown in color, stirring continuously in between. Stirring is essential while roasting semolina so that it gets evenly roasted.

3. 3

   Roasting semolina over low heat is a time taking task. For more efficiency I usually keep myself engaged with other chores in the kitchen while semolina is getting roasted.

4. 4

   Once semolina is roasted add water and stay a bit far away from the pan as there is a lot of bubbling and splashing.

5. 5

   Once semolina calms down a bit after adding water stir continuously to avoid lump formation.

6. 6

   Add sugar and cardamom powder. Stir once again to combine. Keep the flame to low.

7. 7

   Cover the pan with the lid and let halwa cook for 5 - 10 minutes over a low heat.

8. 8

   Remove the lid of the pan, stir, turn off the heat. Suji Halwa is of dropping consistency, if it seems too liquid, let it simmer for few more minutes over low heat.

9. 9

   Transfer suji halwa to serving bowls. Garnish with sliced almonds and pistachio. Serve warm.