Sooji Halwa ~ Easy Diwali Recipe
Sooji Halwa is one of the easiest sweet you can make for your Diwali Lunch or Party. This is also part of the popular street food fair on the streets of Delhi. The delicious halwa made with rava makes any occasion special.
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup Semolina / Rava
- 1 cup Ghee
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- Few strands Saffron
- 5-6 Almonds chopped
Instructions
- Soak the saffron strands in warm water until it dissolve, keep aside.
- Heat ghee in a nonstick pan, roast the chopped almonds, once it is done, remove to a plate. Next add rava and roast well until aromatic.
- Meanwhile, in another pan bring 3.5 cups of water to a boil. When it starts rolling boil, add the sugar and simmer it melts completely.
- We need not have a string consistence, however, if the syrup is slightly thick, it is better.
- When the rava is well roasted, slowly add the sugar syrup, while you continue to stir.
- Cook until the entire water is absorbed.
- Add the saffron and cardamom powder .
- Simmer the flame and let cook till the ghee separates.
- Cover and let cook for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with roasted almonds
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