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    Soji Halwa

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    Soji Halwa is a pupular Indian dessert or starter that is mainly served on special occasions.It is also served as Breakfast with Puri.

    Soji Halwa in a bowl topped with flaked almonds

     

    Soji Halwa

    Soji Halwa is an South Asian favourite starter. Often served at weddings or family gatherings.

    It is a quick and easy recipe that is enjoyed by all and made with simple ingredients.

    I prefer mine to be moist. Some prefer it to be a little drier and this can be easily achieved by cooking for longer or adding less ghee/butter.

    It is also used in weaning for babies (minus the sugar and ghee to begin with). This is then gradually added in as the child grows. Usually in smaller quantities though!

    Ingredients in Soji Halwa

    (Soji) Semolina

    Ghee - Or clarified butter. This can be substituted with unsalted butter.

    Sugar

    Milk or Water

    Optional add ins

    Cardamom

    Saffron

    Nuts - Such as flaked Almonds, Pistachios

    Dry Fruits - Such as Raisins.

    Dessicated Coconut - Top with lightly toasted coconut.

    Screwpine Essence - Kewra Water (A few drops).

    Other Fruits - Add lightly cooked fruits or chopped fruits such as Mango or Pineapple. 

    How to make Soji Halwa

    Make a sugar syrup (Sheera) by adding Sugar and Water to a pot. Simmer on high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add Saffron.

    Sugar, Water and Saffron in a pot

    Heat Ghee or Unsalted Butter in a pot over medium heat until melted. Add Cardamom and cook for a further couple of minutes until fragrant.
    Ghee melting in black pot
    Ghee and Cardamom in pot being stirred with wooden spoon

    Add Semolina. Saute until light brown.

    Soji added to melted Ghee in pot

    Soji added to melted Ghee

    Toasted soji in a pot

    Add Nuts if using. Pour in the Sugar Syrup. Cook for 5 minutes over medium low heat.

    Almonds added to pot

    Sugar syrup being added to Soji in pot

     

    Soji Halwa being stirred in pot

    Soji Halwa being stirred in pot

    The Halwa will thicken as it cools.

    Tips to make the best Soji Halwa

    Roast the Soji

    Cooking Soji over low heat takes away that raw floury flavou as well as making it more fragrant and toasty.

    Stir constantly

    If like me, you like Soji to be smooth, moist and lump free the key is to slowly stir continuously.

    Adjust sweetness

    The quantity of sugar really does depend on your taste.

    Don't adjust Ghee

    Ghee adds al ot of flavour to Soji so don't be tempted to cut out too much if you do decide to reduce the quanitity.

    More Indian Dinner Party Recipes:

    Indian Chicken Kebabs

    Lamb Chops Curry

    Dal Chawal

    Mum’s Biryani

    Prawn and Spinach Curry

    **Check out this alternative recipe made without a Sugar Syrup and with Milk.

    **if you make this recipe, please rate/comment below. we love to hear from you and seeing your creations makes our day – safira 

    Soji Halwa in a bowl topped with flaked almonds
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    Soji Halwa

    Soji Halwa is a pupular Indian dessert or starter that is mainly served on special occasions.It is also served as Breakfast with Puri.

    Course Baking/Dessert, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Bengali, Indian, Punjabi, South Asian
    Keyword Indian soji, Soji, Soji Halwa, Soji recipe, Sooji
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 484 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    • 110 g Ghee or Unsalted Butter
    • 90 g Semolina Fine
    • 100 g Sugar Adjust according to your taste
    • 500 ml Water
    • Good pinch Saffron Threads
    • 4 Cardamom Pods Cracked open, seeds removed
    • 4 tbsp Flaked Almonds Optional

    Instructions

    1. Make a sugar syrup (Sheera) by adding Sugar and Water to a pot. Simmer on high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add Saffron.

    2. Heat Ghee or Unsalted Butter in a pot over medium heat until melted. Add Cardamom and cook for a further couple of minutes until fragrant.

    3. Add Semolina. Saute until light brown.

    4. Add Nuts if using. Pour in the Sugar Syrup. Cook for 5 minutes over medium low heat. The Halwa will thicken as it cools. 

    Recipe Notes

    Tips to make the best Soji Halwa

    Roast the Soji

    Cooking Soji over low heat takes away that raw floury flavou as well as making it more fragrant and toasty.

    Stir constantly

    If like me, you like Soji to be smooth, moist and lump free the key is to slowly stir continuously.

    Adjust sweetness

    The quantity of sugar really does depend on your taste.

    Don't adjust Ghee

    Ghee adds al ot of flavour to Soji so don't be tempted to cut out too much if you do decide to reduce the quanitity.

    Optional add ins

    Cardamom

    Saffron

    Nuts - Such as flaked Almonds, Pistachios

    Dry Fruits - Such as Raisins.

    Dessicated Coconut - Top with lightly toasted coconut.

    Screwpine Essence - Kewra Water (A few drops).

    Other Fruits - Add lightly cooked fruits or chopped fruits such as Mango or Pineapple. 

    Nutrition Facts
    Soji Halwa
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 484 Calories from Fat 297
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 33g51%
    Saturated Fat 17g106%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 11g
    Cholesterol 70mg23%
    Sodium 10mg0%
    Potassium 131mg4%
    Carbohydrates 45g15%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 25g28%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 1IU0%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 39mg4%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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