Suji Halwa Recipe
Classic suji halwa with semolina toasted in ghee and cooked with a fragrant sugar syrup, cardamom and nuts.
Ingredients for Suji Halwa
- 1 cup semolina (suji)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup ghee
- 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 tbsp almonds or pistachios, sliced
- 1 tbsp raisins, optional
How to Make Suji Halwa
- Heat the water with sugar and cardamom until the sugar dissolves, then keep the syrup warm.
- Melt ghee in a heavy pan and add the semolina.
- Roast on medium-low heat, stirring continuously, until the semolina turns golden and smells nutty.
- Carefully add the warm syrup in stages while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Cook until the halwa thickens and begins to leave the sides of the pan.
- Garnish with nuts and raisins and serve warm.
Helpful Notes for Suji Halwa
Read the full method before starting, measure the ingredients, and complete any chopping, soaking or marinating first. This makes Suji Halwa easier to cook and helps every stage finish at the right time.
Measure the main ingredients before starting because small changes can affect texture. Use gentle heat when reducing milk or syrup, stir regularly to prevent sticking, and add nuts or fragrant spices near the end.
Cool the dessert as directed before covering it. Refrigerate milk-based sweets and serve them within a sensible time, bringing them to the preferred serving temperature just before eating.
Suji Halwa Cooking Tips
- Measure the main ingredients before starting because small changes can affect texture.
- Use gentle heat when reducing milk or syrup and stir regularly to prevent sticking.
- Add nuts and fragrant spices near the end so their flavour remains fresh.
Questions About Suji Halwa
Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes. Reduce or increase the chilli to suit your household, while keeping the other spices in balance so the dish remains aromatic.
What should I do before I start cooking?
Read the full method once, measure the ingredients, and prepare any chopped items first. This makes the steps easier to follow and helps the dish cook evenly.