Semolina Halwa (Suji Halwa) - Easy Dessert Recipe

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

6 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by Cook with Nabeela on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Melt Butter and Sauté Cardamoms

    Place a pan on low heat and add 150g of butter. Melt the butter completely. Split 4 green cardamoms in half and add them to the melted butter. for until the cardamoms become fragrant.

  2. Roast Semolina

    Add 200g of semolina (suji) to the pan with the butter and cardamoms. Cook for on medium heat, stirring continuously, until the semolina turns light golden brown and releases a fragrant aroma.

  3. Add Sugar

    Stir in 200g of sugar to the roasted semolina. Continue to cook for , mixing well until the sugar is fully incorporated.

  4. Add Water and Thicken

    Carefully pour 1 liter of water into the semolina mixture. Cook for , stirring continuously, until the halwa thickens considerably and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.

  5. Incorporate Dry Fruits

    Add raisins, chopped pistachios, and sliced almonds to the thickened halwa. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry fruits throughout the mixture.

  6. Serve

    Transfer the prepared Semolina Halwa to a serving dish. Garnish with additional chopped nuts and serve warm.

Before You Cook

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  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy and nuts.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add a pinch of saffronCustomise

    Add a pinch of saffron strands soaked in warm milk for enhanced color and aroma.

  • Incorporate other dry fruits like

    Incorporate other dry fruits like chopped cashews or walnuts for varied texture and taste.

  • Replace a portion of theIngredient swap

    Replace a portion of the water with milk for a creamier halwa.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Flavour tipStir Continuously When Cooking Semolina

    Stir continuously when cooking semolina to prevent lumps and ensure even roasting.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Sugar

    Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference for sweetness.

  • Ingredient noteFor a Richer Flavor

    You can use ghee (clarified butter) instead of butter.

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