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How to Make Sooji Ka Halwa

Learn How To Make Sooji Ka Halwa in 15 minutes. This uncomplicated and timeless method for preparing this inherently straightforward dessert.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: desi desserts, pakistani desserts, sooji ka halwa, soojihalwa
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 66kcal
Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fine semolina sooji
  • 1 cup sugar
  • a pinch of orange food coloring
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 green cardamoms cut open

Instructions

Make the sugar mixture

  • Add water, sugar, and green cardamoms to a saucepan on medium heat and bring it to a boil.
  • Wait until the sugar dissolves before moving to the next step.
  • Add food coloring and turn the stove to low after giving it a quick mix.

Sooji Halwa

  • In a fry pan, wok, or a skillet on medium heat, add semolina.
  • Stir continuously on medium heat stir until golden. (make sure your semolina is not turning black.
  • As soon the semolina turns golden add melted butter and stir constantly. (I have shown this step in detail in the video.)
  • Now sugar mixture to your semolina and melted butter.
  • Let it cook stir constantly.
  • When you see thick bubble.
  • Give it a quick mix.
  • Garish with pistachios, serve it hot.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 3mg