Sooji (Semolina Halwa)

Time

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min · 15 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, bring water, sugar, and raisins (optional) to a boil, set aside. In a small to medium saucepan, heat ghee.

2. 2

   Add semolina, cardamom. Sauté until light brown, stirring constantly. Add water/sugar/raisin mixture.

3. 3

   Heat and stir until halwa reaches the consistency of thick mashed potatoes. Remove from heat, add almonds.

4. 4

   To make ghee: Heat 2 sticks of butter in a saucepan on med-high until boiling. Turn down heat to med-low and cook for several more minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Ghee will take on a weird plastic-like appearance at the top and smell like caramel. Strain the ghee through cheesecloth and a fine strainer.

6. 6

   Save what isn't used in an airtight container (it does not need to be refrigerated).

Notes and swaps

Allergens

Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.