Suji Halwa - Indian Semolina Pudding
Summary
- This video demonstrates how to prepare a delicious and traditional Indian Suji Halwa. Made with semolina, ghee, milk, water, and sugar, it's a comforting sweet dish often enjoyed as a dessert or snack.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Ghee 2 tsp
- Suji (Semolina) 1 cup
- Water 3 cup
- Milk 1 cup
- Sugar 1 cup
- Dry fruits (chopped almonds/cashews) as needed
- Rose petals for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Spatula
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat Ghee
Heat 2 teaspoons of ghee in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2: Roast Suji
Add 1 cup of suji (semolina) to the hot ghee. Roast the suji, stirring continuously with a wooden spatula, until it turns light golden brown and fragrant, which takes approximately .
Step 3: Add Liquids
Carefully add 3 cups of water and 1 cup of milk to the roasted suji. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Step 4: Cook Suji
Continue cooking and stirring the mixture until the suji absorbs all the liquid and thickens to a porridge-like consistency, approximately . You will see bubbles forming as it cooks.
Step 5: Add Sugar
Add 1 cup of sugar to the thickened suji mixture. Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves and is well incorporated, about .
Step 6: Add Dry Fruits
Add a handful of chopped dry fruits (such as almonds or cashews) to the halwa and mix them in.
Step 7: Serve and Garnish
Transfer the hot Suji Halwa into a serving bowl. Garnish with additional chopped dry fruits and dried rose petals before serving.
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