Suji Halwa

Suji Halwa is a warm Indian sweet with a soft texture, rich ghee aroma, and gentle cardamom flavour. This homemade version is prepared for four servings and uses familiar Indian ingredients. The method is simple. Cook patiently and watch the colour, aroma, and texture as the dish comes together. Ghee gives the recipe a warm aroma and a rich homemade taste wherever it suits the dish. Serve warm in four small bowls. Making this recipe at home is a pleasant experience, especially when the fresh aroma fills the kitchen. Please do try this recipe and share your feedback using the comment box below.

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Suji Halwa

Author: Ambarish Joglekar Cooking Method: Roasting, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: F Four servings I Indian recipe S Suji Halwa

Difficulty: Beginner Total Time 30 mins

Calories: 410

Description

A warm Indian sweet with a soft texture, rich ghee aroma, and gentle cardamom flavour.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups semolina
• ³⁄₄ cup ghee
• 4 cups hot water
• 1 cup sugar or grated jaggery
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon cardamom powder
• ¹⁄₃ cup chopped almonds and cashews

Instructions

1. Prepare 1 1/2 cups semolina and keep the measured liquid ready
2. Heat half the ghee in a heavy pan and add semolina
3. Roast slowly until the semolina turns light golden and smells nutty
4. Lower the heat and add hot water carefully in small portions while stirring continuously
5. Cook until the mixture becomes soft and most of the liquid is absorbed
6. Add the sweetener, remaining ghee, and cardamom. Cook until the halwa leaves the sides of the pan
7. Add the nuts, rest for 5 minutes, and serve warm in four bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 410kcal

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