Suji ka halwa ( Suji no shiro )

An Indian Dessert made using Semolina/Suji along with dry fruits and sugar syrup, easy to prepare and tastes delicious. It tastes more delicious when served by Grand-Maa. So here we are presenting this recipe from Grand-Maa’s treasure.

Preparation time : 5 -10 min

Cooking time : 25-30 min

Serving : 3-4

Ingredients :

• 1 cup semolina ( suji )
• 3 cup milk / 1 ½ cup milk + 1 ½ cup water
• ½ cup + 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup nuts ( roughly copped )
• 1 tbsp resins
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp soaked saffron water
• Chopped nuts for garnishing.

Method :

• In a deep, heavy based nonstick pan heat ghee.
• Add suji.
• Stir it on medium high flame.
• At the same time heat milk / milk + water  and sugar in another pan. ( If pan having handle then it will be helpful for you )
• Stir suji for 8-10 min or when the suji turn into a light brown and gets a glossy look and does not stick together much.
• Add nuts and raisins in suji.
• Add sugar solution slowly and continuously stir it.
• Simmer till the liquid is absorbed approx. 15-20. At this stage you can stir off and on, not continuous.
• Add cardamom powder and saffron water.
• Mix well. Turn off the flame.
• Garnish with chopped nuts and serve hot.