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Sooji Ka Halwa , Semolina Pudding, Sooji Sheera

2012-01-01 by Anjana Chaturvedi 21 Comments

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Sooji Ka halwa -A popular and delicious Indian semolina pudding

Sooji ka Halwa is a very popular Indian dessert. Sooji halwa is made very easily  with just few basic ingredients available in the kitchen. It is the easiest dessert to make on celebrations,festivals and on any big or small event in the family. When you have craving for having some thing sweet then sooji ka halwa is an instant idea to come in the mind.

For Navratri pooja or Kanjak pooja the prashad of Sookha Kala Chana ,poori and sooji halwa is a must .In North India almost every one prepares this Sooji Ka halwa for Devi Ashtami pooja.

Sooji halwa is made with semolina roasted in pure desi ghee and then sugar, water and nuts are added. Some people add milk instead of water but it depends on each and every family and individual choice, both gives awesome results.

How To Make Perfect Sooji ka Halwa

The main thing to make sooji halwa is to use fine good quality Sooji/ semilina as it gives a nice soft texture to the halwa.

Pure ghee is used to make sooji halwa and a good amount of ghee is added in it for a nice texture and taste so don’t compromise on it.

Sooji should be roasted well, I have seen many people just stir sooji for few minutes and then they add water in it so the Sooji halwa look white in colour. If you roast sooji to a nice golden colour then only you will get a nice golden colour halwa,rest it depends on individual choice.

Variations of Sooji ka Halwa

Traditionally sugar is added in the halwa but if you wish you can also add jaggary or brown sugar in it.

You can add milk or a mix of both instead of adding only water for a more richer taste.

Pineapple juice or chunks can be added in it along with water for making Pineapple kesari halwa.(recipe link given below)

Mango puree can also be added in the halwa to make Mango sooji halwa.(recipe link given below)

Mashed banana can also be added in the sooji halwa, seen many of my South Indian and Gujarati friends making halwa with Banana specially for prashad.

If you are looking for more Halwa recipes then do check-

  • Instant Badam Halwa
  • Mango sooji Halwa
  • Pineapple Kesari Halwa
  • Kada Prashad/ aate ka halwa
  • Lauki Ka Halwa
  • Aloo ka Halwa
  • Gajar Ka Halwa

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Sooji Ka Halwa , Semolina Pudding

Sooji ka Halwa- a very popular and delicious Indian dessert made semolina,pure ghee and sugar
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Desserts/Sweets/Mithai
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian Cuisine
Keyword: Halwa, semolina, sheera, sooji halwa
Servings: 6 person
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Semolina / Sooji
  • 1 cup Ghee
  • 1.5 cup Sugar / Chini
  • 3.5 cup Water / Paani
  • 4 tbsp mixed nuts chopped
  • 3 tbsp Raisins / Kishmish
  • 2.5 tbsp Fresh Coconut, Grated optional
  • 1/2 tsp Green Cardamom / Hari Elaichi powder

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a pan and add semolina and fry on low heat,keep stirring.
  • When semolina become golden in colour then add warm water and let it come to a boil.
  • When water start boiling add sugar, chopped nuts and raisins.
  • Keep stirring ,till it become thick like a paste and all water get absorbed.(remember it will thicken further while it cool down)
  • Now add cardamom powder and grated or dessicated coconut and mix well.
  • Take out in a bowl and serve hot ,garnish with some chopped nuts and coconut.
  • OR- pour in a greased plate , sprinkle some desiccated coconut  over it  and let it cool down for 1/2 hour,then cut into square or diamond shapes and serve as  semolina burfi.

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Filed Under: Breakfast items, Desserts /Sweet dishes /Mithai, Festival recipes, Tiffin Variety Tagged With: Breakfast, dessert, Desserts, Halwa, Indian desserts, Indian recipes, Jain food, kanjak pooja, Navratri recipe, Prashad, semolina, sooji, sweet dish, sweets, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. anjanaskc says

    2015-03-29 at

    @Ruhi-yes Ruhi you have double all the ingredients if you increase sooji

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  2. Ruhi Saxena says

    2015-03-29 at

    Mam, Do i need to double the water quantity , if the amount of suji is doubled? like 3.5+3.5 cups of water for 2 cups of suji??

    Reply
  3. Ruhi Saxena says

    2015-03-28 at

    Yes yes yes…finally i made it 😀 My sooji ka halwa used to come out dry & not at all flavorful. But thankyou very much mam for this incredible recipe..it is a hit today and i am very much satisfied to offer such moist sooji ka halwa to mata rani today for prasad (Navmi)

    Love you 🙂

    Reply
  4. Indulge says

    2012-11-19 at

    This is such an unique presentation. You are immensely talented and love to be able to share you culinary journey with you.
    Love Ash.

    Reply
  5. Kavi says

    2012-01-06 at

    SO CUTE! 🙂 Happy New Year!
    –
    Kavi
    (Edible Entertainment)

    Reply
  6. Asmita says

    2012-01-04 at

    What beautiful presentation! I love sooji halwa, I can eat that whole thing in one shot.

    Reply
  7. Amarendra says

    2012-01-03 at

    Visiting your blog for first time.. Awesome collection of recipes.. Happy to follow you..

    Reply
  8. Purvi says

    2012-01-03 at

    I often make this for my husband..he loves it 🙂 🙂
    Have a great 2012 🙂

    Reply
  9. Sobha Shyam says

    2012-01-03 at

    very delicious halwa..Happy New year to you and your family.

    Reply
  10. Gayathri NG says

    2012-01-03 at

    Happy New Year.
    Kesari looks awesome and luv the color n texture…
    I am heppy to follow u dear!!

    Reply
  11. Kaveri says

    2012-01-03 at

    First time to your space…I like the name of your space…You have a wonderful space..glad to follow you…
    Happy New Year.
    Sooji Halwa looks delicious..one of my favorites.

    Reply
  12. Nisha says

    2012-01-03 at

    beautiful halwa

    Reply
  13. Roshni says

    2012-01-02 at

    yummy… we call this rava kesari.. beautifully presented

    Reply
  14. Indie.Tea says

    2012-01-02 at

    That looks like a very rich hawla.
    Happy new year to you!

    Reply
  15. Kalpana Sareesh says

    2012-01-02 at

    Happy new year – So beautiful n yumm looking sweet..

    Reply
  16. kitchen queen says

    2012-01-01 at

    awesome and delicious sooji halwa with a lovely presentation.

    Reply
  17. Red Chillies says

    2012-01-01 at

    Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

    Reply
  18. faseela says

    2012-01-01 at

    Delicious luking Halwa…….super…lovely presentation

    Reply
  19. Aarthi says

    2012-01-01 at

    awesome

    Reply
  20. Chandrani says

    2012-01-01 at

    Halwa looks awesome and delicious…Happy New Year to u and ur family.

    Reply
  21. Jaleela says

    2012-01-01 at

    .nice presentation

    Reply

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"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!

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