Suji Ka Halwa

Suji Ka Halwa

Suji ka halwa is often prepared in India during festivals and other religious functions.It is served as Prasad. It is also known as Sheera.
I have used 1/2 cup of milk in this recipe but you can replace that with 1/2 cup water. You can also add saffron to this for extra flavour. This is a very simple recipe and hardly takes time to cook. So lets get started...
Ingredients:
1/2 cup semolina/suji
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
Cardamom powder  made of 4 pods
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup full cream milk
1 cup water
2 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp raisins
1-2 tbsp chopped or sliced almonds (I have roasted the almonds in a microwave, 100% power for 2 mins and standing time of 1 min)
Method:
In a saucepan mix together water,sugar and milk. Bring this to a boil. Keep aside.
On medium heat, melt the ghee in a pan.
Add the suji and mix well. Add raisins and salt. Salt will bring out the sweetness of the halwa.
Cook until suji turns light golden brown and releases a nice aroma. Keep stirring occasionally so that the browning is even. 
Now pour the liquid mixture into the pan and stir. Add the cardamom powder.
Cook until the suji mix thickens and starts to come away from the sides of the pan. Add the chopped almonds and mix well. Remove from heat. 
Suji ka halwa is ready to be served.

Suji ka Halwa