North Indian · Vegetarian
Sooji Halwa.
Toasted semolina cooked into a soft cardamom-scented pudding.
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Contains wheat. Keep your hands away from steam when adding liquid.
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Sooji Halwa
~30 minutes estimated. Contains wheat. Keep your hands away from steam when adding liquid.
US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.
Ingredients
Method
- 01
Heat water and sugar together in a separate saucepan.
- 02
Toast semolina in ghee over medium-low heat, stirring until fragrant and lightly golden.
- 03
Lower heat and carefully add the hot sweetened water in stages; it can splutter strongly. Stir until smooth and absorbed.
- 04
Add cardamom and optional raisins, cover briefly, then rest off heat.
Saffron-scented syrup
Add: 0 oz by weight saffron threads
Steep in the hot sweetened water while the semolina toasts, then use the liquid as directed. Add it carefully because the pan can splutter.
A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.Contains wheat. Keep your hands away from steam when adding liquid.
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