Sooji Halwa
This dessert made of semolina is my mum's recipe which has a very caramel and nutty note that just makes it absolutely delectable.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sooji or Semolina
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Besan or Gram Flour
- 1/2 Cup plus 1 tablespoon Ghee or Clarified Butter
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 3 Cups Water
Instructions
- In a pan, roast the sooji and besan together over low flame, stirring continuously for 5-6 minutes.1 Cup Sooji or Semolina, 1 1/2 tablespoons Besan or Gram Flour
- Add the ghee and continue cooking on low flame, stirring constantly until the mixture changes to a light chocolate brown color and becomes fragrant.1/2 Cup plus 1 tablespoon Ghee or Clarified Butter
- Add the sugar and mix it in. Slowly pour in the water while stirring continuously. Increase the flame. Be cautious as the mixture may bubble and splutter.3/4 Cup Sugar, 3 Cups Water
- Keep stirring until the halwa thickens, and you see ghee starting to ooze out from the sides.
- Garnish with slivered pistachios or almonds.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 2011kcal | Carbohydrates: 278g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 93g | Saturated Fat: 56g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 151g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 8mg