Aloe Vera Sooji Halwa Recipe by Food Fusion

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is plant-based and can be healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add a different flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

cashews

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free.

Wash fresh aloe vera leaves & let it rest in standing position to release the yellow liquid for 1-2 hours.

Cut & remove the end from which the secretion is released, wash thoroughly then remove thorny sides & green skin & remove its gel.

In a bowl, add aloe vera gel (250g), hot water, pink salt, mix well & let it soak for 5 minutes then wash few times & strain.

In a bowl, add strained aloe vera gel, water & blend well.

Add semolina, whisk well & set aside.

In the wok, add jaggery, water, cover & cook on low flame until jaggery melts (2-3 minutes).

Add clarified butter, cardamom powder, mix well & cook for 4-5 minutes.

Now add aloe vera & semolina mixture, mix well & cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes & mix continuously.

Add desiccated coconut, almonds, pistachio, milk powder & mix well, cover & cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes.

Garnish with almonds, pistachio & serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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