Best Punjabi Semolina Halwa Suji Halwa Recipes

SOOJI KA HALWA (SEMOLINA HALWA) - 20 MINUTE RECIPE!

Steps:

• Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter or ghee and once it melts, immediately add the semolina (sooji).
• Cook the semolina, stirring frequently, until it roasts evenly and turns deep golden in color (~12-14 min). Depending on your stovetop, you may need to raise the heat to help it come to the roasting point. Then lower the heat if needed. Meanwhile, start with the sugar syrup.
• In a small to medium saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and cardamom pods to a simmer. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat. Add the rose water and saffron, if using.
• Add the sugar syrup carefully into the browned semolina. Continue to stir for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture thickens and the butter starts to separate from the semolina. Sometimes I like to add a tablespoon of ghee at this point to give it a nice finish.
• Garnish with slivered almonds. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. If you're not serving immediately, store in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out.

SUJI HALWA | SOOJI HALWA

Steps:

• Pour milk and water (or just water) in a pyrex cup and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes. If using saffron, add it to the mix. Alternatively, heat it on the stove in a sauce pan. Keep aside for later.
• Heat a wide pan on medium-low heat. Add ghee (or butter), and wait for it to melt, about 20-30 seconds. If using nuts and raisins, add them and saute for 30 sec- 1 minute. Add sooji/ suji and roast for 6-8 minutes, while stirring continuously. Roast it until the color darkens a little and you can smell the aroma of suji.Note: If adding almond flour, add it along with sooji/ suji.
• Add the warm milk and water mix slowly, and stir continuously with a whisk or wooden spoon to prevent any lumps from forming.
• When the liquid is reduced in half (about 1-2 minutes), add sugar and stir till it reaches a thick pudding-like consistency. If you like your halwa more dry, continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until it looks like soft dough. The halwa is ready when it stops sticking to the pan. Turn off the heat and stir in cardamom powder. Serve warm or cold.

PUNJABI SEMOLINA HALWA (SUJI HALWA)

Steps:

• Split the cardamom pods with a sharp knife and remove the seeds. Grind the seeds to a powder with 1 tsp of the sugar using a pestle and mortar. Keep the empty pods for the syrup.
• Heat the remaining sugar in a pan over a medium heat with 600ml water until dissolved. Add the empty cardamom pods and simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and set aside.
• Heat the ghee in a wok or karahi over a medium heat, then add the semolina or flour. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring all the time, until it releases a toasted aroma and turns a biscuity golden colour, about 10 mins.
• Take the pan off the heat. Discard the empty cardamom pods from the warm syrup and pour it over the semolina in a thin, steady stream, stirring all the time. Take care - it will sputter. Return the pan to a medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the semolina thickens. It should have the consistency of creamy mashed potato. Stir in the ground cardamom, drained raisins and most of the sliced almonds. Serve piping hot with the remaining almonds scattered over.