Sooji Halwa - Ashtami Prasad

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Sooji Halwa - Ashtami Prasad

Soft, smooth, sweet, and perfectly flavored Sooji Ka Halwa is a blissful treat for the sweet tooth! This sweet semolina pudding has an excellent melt-in-the-mouth texture with the subtle flavor of desi ghee to drool over. Gorge into the most luscious Sooji Halwa - Ashtami Prasad as this step-by-step recipe glides you through the easiest and quickest preparation.

Prep: 5

Cook: 20

Total: 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 355kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

½ cup Sooji (Semolina)
½ cup Sugar
6 tablespoons Unsalted butter or Ghee
½ cup Milk
1 cup Water
¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
1 tablespoon Slivered almonds for garnish

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Instructions

Combine sugar, milk, and water in a pan. Bring it to a boil. Keep stirring until sugar is fully dissolved in water. Set it aside.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast sooji on a low flame for a couple of minutes. Add ghee. Make sure the flame is on medium-low. Cook sooji until it is light brown, stirring continuously.
Do not leave sooji unattended as it may burn. Stir in cardamom powder. Reduce the flame to the LOWEST SETTING and CAREFULLY pour in the boiled milk-water-sugar mixture. It will become all liquidy. Increase the flame and stir continuously. Make sure nothing sticks to the bottom.
Soon halwa will start to come together, and the mixture will begin to bubble and splash. Use a long ladle/spoon to stir. Maintain the heat at medium-low and keep stirring.
Remove from flame once halwa is of dropping consistency. As the halwa cools, it will become grainy in texture.
Garnish with slivered almonds, cashews, and raisins, and enjoy!!

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Notes

Frequently Asked questions

How can I store Sooji ka halwa?

This Sooji Halwa can be refrigerated in an airtight container that stays good for 4- 5 days.

For reheating: You can reheat it in a non-stick pan on a low-medium flame, and it will be ready to devour soon. Alternatively, you can reheat it for 1- 2 mins in a microwave and serve it warm, garnished with pistachio/almonds slivers.

Can I freeze the halwa?

Yes, you can make a big batch and freeze the halwa for 2 months. However, when ready to use, you should first thaw it on a countertop and then reheat it as mentioned above.

How can I serve Sooji ka halwa?

Sooji Halwa is served as a dessert at any time of the day or after a meal. You can serve it in a bowl, topped with slivered almonds or dry fruits.

It is served with kale chane and poori during Ashtami puja in Navratris. It makes a wholesome and completely mesmerizing Ashtami puja meal.

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