Halwa sooji - Semolina Halva Recipe

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and offers a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lighter.

cashews

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and provide a similar crunch.

Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add semolina flour to the pan and roast until golden brown, stirring continuously.

In a separate pot, boil water and prepare sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in the boiling water.

Once the semolina is roasted, carefully add the boiling sugar syrup to the pan, stirring to avoid lumps.

Add cardamom powder and saffron water, mixing until well combined.

Cook until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Add sultanas and mix well.

Serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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