Suji Ka Halwa

Suji Ka Halwa is a very popular sweet dish all over India and is made on religious occasions. Easy to make and so delicious

Makes/Serves: 4 to 5

Ingredients:

•          1  cups Suji 

•          1/2 cup Ghee

•          2 1/2 cups Hot Water

•          1/2 cup Sugar

•          1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder

•          3/4 cup mixture of Cashews and Whole Raisins and Almond

Method:

•          Heat a deep pan on medium heat and add ghee. When it melts, add the Suji and mix well. 

•          Roast the Suji (stirring frequently) till it begins to turn a very light golden color and it give a nice aroma. The roasted Suji will have the grainy consistency of wet sand. Now add the almond and raisins to the Suji and mix well. 

•          While you are roasting the Suji, in a separate pot and on medium heat, boil water.

•          Now add sugar in suji stirring frequently for about 1 to min 2 min.

•          Now add water, and stirring all the while to prevent lumps from forming.so you get a smooth paste-like consistency. Cook the mixture till it is thick and begins to come away from the sides of the pan. 

•          Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool to a warm temperature. 

•          Garnish with cashew and raisin.

•          Serve it Hot.

Recipe Credit: From my GrandMa’s Rasoi

Cook Tip: Instead of using ghee you can use oil.