Suji Halwa
Indulge in the comforting and aromatic flavors of Suji Halwa, a classic Indian dessert that combines the nutty essence of roasted semolina with the richness of ghee and a fragrant touch of cardamom. Perfectly sweetened with sugar and enriched with golden-fried cashews and plump raisins, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for festive occasions, celebrations, or a cozy treat after dinner. The careful roasting of semolina ensures a delightful texture and robust flavor, while the sugar syrup adds a luscious softness to every bite. Serve it warm for maximum enjoyment and let this timeless delicacy bring traditional Indian flavors to your table. Keywords: Suji Halwa recipe, Indian dessert, semolina pudding, quick dessert, festive sweet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Semolina (Suji)
- 0.5 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
- 0.75 cup Sugar
- 2 cup Water
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 10 pieces Cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoon Raisins
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the water and sugar. Heat on medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Lightly crush the cardamom pods and add them to the sugar solution. Set aside once done.
In a deep pan or kadhai, heat the ghee on medium flame.
Lower the flame and add the cashews. Fry until they turn golden brown and remove them with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
In the same ghee, add the raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove them and set aside.
Add semolina (suji) to the ghee in the pan. Stir continuously on a low flame, roasting the semolina until it turns a golden brown and releases a pleasant toasted aroma. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
Once the semolina is roasted, carefully add the hot sugar syrup mixture to the pan. Be cautious, as the mixture tends to splutter initially.
Stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the mixture thickens and the ghee starts to separate from the sides of the pan.
Add the roasted cashews and puffed-up raisins to the mixture. Stir everything well.
Serve the suji halwa warm, garnished with a few extra cashew nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.3 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.1 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 303 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.6 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
