Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Heat Ghee and Roast Semolina

   Add 1/8 cup of ghee to a pan and heat it. Once the ghee is warm, add 1/2 cup of semolina (suji) to the pan. Begin roasting the semolina on a low flame, stirring continuously.

2. 2.Add More Ghee and Prepare Sugar Syrup

   After a short while of roasting, add 2 more tablespoons of ghee to the semolina. In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar. Add 3 crushed cardamom pods and a few saffron strands to the sugar water. Place this pot on another burner and bring it to a boil until the sugar completely dissolves.

3. 3.Add Wheat Flour and Continue Roasting

   Add 2 tablespoons of wheat flour to the semolina mixture. Continue roasting the semolina and flour mixture on a low to medium flame, stirring constantly, until it turns a light reddish-brown color and releases a fragrant aroma. This step takes about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4.Add Dry Fruits

   Once the semolina is well roasted and you see ghee starting to separate, turn off the gas. Add 1/4 cup of mixed dry fruits (such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts) to the hot semolina mixture and stir them in.

5. 5.Incorporate Sugar Syrup

   Carefully pour the hot sugar syrup into the semolina and dry fruit mixture, stirring continuously. Add the syrup gradually to avoid excessive splattering. Continue mixing until all the syrup is incorporated.

6. 6.Cook Until Water is Absorbed

   Keep the flame on low to medium. Continue stirring until the semolina absorbs all the water, the halwa thickens, and ghee starts to separate from the sides of the pan. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes.

7. 7.Serve Halwa

   Once the halwa has absorbed all the liquid and has a proper consistency, turn off the gas. Your Suji Halwa is ready to be served hot.