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
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.
Add Semolina. Saute until light brown.
Add Nuts if using. Pour in the Sugar Syrup. Cook for 5 minutes over medium low heat.
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.
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**Check out this alternative recipe made without a Sugar Syrup and with Milk.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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Add Semolina. Saute until light brown.
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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.
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