Description
Sooji ka Halwa is a quick and creamy Indian dessert made with semolina, sugar, and cardamom. It’s a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or Ghee
- 1 cup Fine Semolina (Sooji)
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Raw Cane Sugar or Turbinado Sugar
- 4–5 whole Cardamom Pods
- 1 tablespoon Rose Water (optional)
- A pinch Saffron Strands (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Slivered Almonds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter or ghee in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add semolina and roast, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown (about 12-14 minutes).
- In a separate saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cardamom pods. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in rose water and saffron (if using).
- Carefully pour the hot sugar syrup into the roasted semolina, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, garnish with slivered almonds, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust water for desired texture, more water for softer halwa.
- For a vegan option, use oil instead of ghee or butter.
- Can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg