Best Afghani Sooji Halwa Recipe | حلوای سوجی | Bahar's Kitchen

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts add healthy fats and are often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be dairy-free.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add semolina and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes.

In a separate pot, bring water and milk to a simmer.

Gradually add the simmering liquid to the toasted semolina, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Add sugar and salt, and mix well until dissolved.

Stir in cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg for flavor.

Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides.

Add raisins, almonds, and pistachios, mixing them into the halwa.

Drizzle with rose water and stir gently to incorporate.

Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

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