Sweet Snack special - Sooji ka halwa

This alltime favourite Indian recipe is a nutty sweet made of sugar and Semolina. This is a very healthy snack for kids and reminds me of my childhood when I think of this delicacy.This is a favourite prasad / offering to Indian Gods. A very popular Indian saying - Halwa poori khao , Prabhu ke gun gao... So here we go...

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cup fine Semolina (Sooji)
2. Sugar (to taste - I put 1/4 cup)
3. 1/4 cup Indian Ghee  ( use sunflower oil for low fat )
4. Water 1 cup ( Warm )

Garnish

1. 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
2. Handful of Raisins 
3. Handful of sliced roasted almonds
4. Handful of sliced roasted non salted Cashews

Method:

  

Heat ghee in a skillet. Add sooji, raisins and cardamom powder and fry on low flame until it is very lightly golden brown in color. Constantly stir it to ensure even charring at the bottom.

Add sugar and warm water and mix carefully to avoid any lumps.
(As an alternative you can also use milk instead of water to make it richer)

 

 

Cook and stir over medium heat until the water gets completely absorbed. and a thin crust starts forming on the semolina while turning it. Serve it hot.  Decorate with the garnish and enjoy with your kids!

 

Wishing you yummy times ahead!
Pallavi