Suji ka Halwa (Semolina Pudding)

Suji ka halwa is a simple pudding that is also traditional. It is made with fine semolina which is roasted in ghee until aromatic and water.

You can enjoy suji halwa as a dessert or with our special nagori recipe.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup semolina

• 1/4 cup ghee/oil

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom powder

• 4 cups water

Instructions:

• Heat ghee/oil in a heavy bottom pan on medium low heat.

• Add semolina and roast it till it turns golden brown and aromatic.

• Add water (be careful) and sugar and mix it well stirring continuously.

• At this point you can switch off the heat if the desired consistency of halwa is reached.

• Mix cardamom powder into the halwa.

• Serve hot.

Notes:

• You can roast semolina according to your likeness.

• You can add saffron threads after you add water.

• You can garnish this with chopped almonds.

• You can also add raisins before serving.

• Be very careful when you add water as it tends to sputter.