Suji ka Halwa

Suji Ka Halwa, Sooji Halwa or Indian Semolina pudding is a delicious snack or dessert which can be made using three ingredients in just no time. It pairs very well with puri too. Here is how to make Suji Ka Halwa Recipe (Step by Step).

Suji Ka Halwa is a simple Indian pudding made using fine semolina. Be it a cousin passing his exams with good marks or an aunt getting engaged or someone coming back home after a long time, this Suji Halwa was prepared without fail at my home.

This Indian semolina pudding is also called as rava kesari or rava sheera in some parts of the country.

Often during Puja or a festive ritual, Suji Halwa is prepared along with Panchamrit in most of the Indian household. Because preparing it is so easy and quick, that whenever I have to prepare a sweet dish for an elaborate meal or feast, Sooji Ka Halwa becomes an obvious choice.

In my house, the Ashtami Prashad is always Suji Ka Halwa Puri along with Sookhe Kale Chane. This Prashad is distributed among the family members and young girls and boys.

All it takes is just three main ingredients (Sooji, Ghee and Sugar) and fifteen minutes on your watch to prepare this delicious dessert. I agree that it is slightly loaded with calories because of ghee and sugar but we don’t eat Suji Halwa daily, right?

For that once in while, out of the blue sweet tooth craving, it is just perfect. Also, as I said when it comes to festivals or celebrations, nothing tastes yummier than Sooji Halwa. You can also make Suji ka halwa with jaggery. Just replace sugar with same.

During winter, I prepare Gajar Halwa as carrots available aplenty! However, when it comes to all the other seasons, it saves my day. Here’s presenting the simplest recipe for making this delicious sweet at home, do note it down:

Variations of Sooji Ka Halwa

Always make this halwa recipe in ghee. It can never taste good with oil.

You can use grated jaggery instead of sugar to make this halwa. It will be healthier and richer in taste.

You can also use milk in place of water for a richer version.

Add pineapple juice and pineapple chunks to this halwa to make Pineapple Sooji Halwa.

You can also add mashed banana to this halwa.

Try adding strawberry puree or mango puree for a fruity version.

Add a pinch of saffron for a richer taste.

Which sooji to use for halwa?

I prefer to use fine sooji to make sooji halwa. It becomes more soft and the sooji gets cooked very nicely.

How to make Suji ka halwa with milk?

You can replace water with milk in the recipe. It will make the halwa more rich and softer however the shelf life of halwa will be reduced. But make sure  the milk is warm when you are adding it in the pan

How to make sooji halwa in microwave?

I usually don’t make this halwa in microwave but here is a detailed post that you can read about the process.

How to re heat suji halwa?

The best way to re heat sooji halwa is in a microwave. Just sprinkle some water on it and cover and heat for 1 minute. Then mix well. If it still requires some more heating, keep again for 30-40 seconds. But incase you don’t have a microwave, just bring the halwa to room temperature. Mix it well, sprinkle some water on it and heat on low heat in a pan. Keep mixing while heating the halwa and add more water if needed.

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How to make Sooji Halwa Step By  Step

Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan.

When the ghee is hot, add sooji and fry till sooji turns light golden brown

Add cashew nuts, almonds and raisins.

Fry until sooji turns nicely golden brown

Add water and cook on low heat till all the water is absorbed by sooji and sooji is softened.

Add sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes, until sugar melts and the halwa is slightly brownish in color.

Suji ka Halwa Recipe

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Sooji Halwa

Sooji Halwa or Indian Semolina pudding is a delicious snack or dessert which can be made using three ingredients in just no time. 

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 487 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Ghee
• 5-6 Cashew Nuts Chopped
• 5-6 Almonds Chopped
• 10-12 Raisins
• 1/2 cup Fine Sooji / Semolina
• 2 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Sugar

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan.

2. When the ghee is hot, add sooji and fry till sooji turns light golden brown.

3. Add cashew nuts, almonds and raisins.

4. Fry until sooji turns nicely golden brown.

5. Keep stirring constantly.

6. Add water and cook on low heat till all the water is absorbed by sooji and sooji is softened.

7. Add sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes, until sugar melts and the halwa is slightly brownish in color.

8. Garnish with slivered almonds and pistachios.

9. Serve hot.

Recipe Notes

Make this halwa only in ghee. Oil doesn't work well in this recipe.

Fry the sooji on low medium heat for best result.

You can add milk instead of water to make this halwa even more rich.

 

Nutrition Facts

Sooji Halwa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Cholesterol 57mg19%

Sodium 7mg0%

Potassium 70mg2%

Carbohydrates 67g22%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 50g56%

Protein 3g6%

Calcium 11mg1%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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