Sooji Halwa (Sweet Semolina) | ExpatWomanFood.com
 
 

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16 October 2012

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Anjana Chaturvedi

Sooji Halwa (Sweet Semolina)

Sooji Halwa (Sweet Semolina)

Ingredients

Semolina-1 cup
Ghee-1 cup*
Water-3.5 cup**
Sugar-1.5 cup
Mixed nuts-3 tablespoons
Raisins- 2 tablespoons
Grated coconut-2.5 tablespoons
Cardamom powder-1/2 teaspoon
*you can add half milk and half water mixture.
**can use butter instead of ghee.

Preparation

  • Heat ghee in a pan, add semolina and fry on low heat, keep stirring.
  • When semolina become golden in colour,add water and let it come to a boil.
  • When water start boiling add sugar, chopped nuts and raisins.
  • Keep stirring, till it become thick like a paste.
  • Now add cardamom powder and grated or dessicated coconut. Mix well.
  • Take out in a bowl and serve hot.
  • Or pour in a greased plate sprinkle dessicated coconut over it and let it cool down for 1/2 hour, then cut into square or diamond shapes and serve as semolina burfi.

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