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Sooji Ka Halwa


I feel like I start every post exclaiming how much I hate something or the other - in this case, not a fan of halway either. Makes me wonder why I cook at all if I don't like these things. I haven't come up with an explanation yet, so here's the recipe instead.

 Ingredients:

 3 Green Cardamom (crushed)
½ cup Ghee
3/4 cup Sooji (Semolina)
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
8 - 10 Almonds (blanched and peeled)
8 - 10 Kishmish (Raisins)

Method:

 Fry the cardamom in the ghee. After a couple minutes, add the semolina. Stir and roast on low heat until it starts changing color or starts to get fragrant. Add the sugar little by little, mixing well. Cook for about 2-3 mins then add the water and cook for 5-8 mins more. If you like your halwa more pasty as opposed to slightly set, add some more water. I hate pasty halwa so I stuck with 1 cup. In case you do add more water, cover and cook for a couple minutes. Once it's done, take it out and decorate with the dry fruit. 

 Smol tip: If you stir fry the raisins for 2 mins before adding to the halwa, they won't swell up and become watery with moisture. Will instead remain as they are. 
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