Easy Soji Recipe
Easy Soji Recipe - Soji is a rich, comforting starter or dessert that is served in most indian households. This is a simple recipe made with Saffron, Cardamom, Semolina, Ghee, Sugar and Milk. This recipe is ready to eat in 20 minutes and is very easy to make.
Ingredients
- 250 ml Milk
- 250 ml Water
- 200 g Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 175 g Ghee
- 175 g Semolina Soji, Fine or Coarse
- Small Cinnamon Stick or ¼ teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 8 Saffron Strands Lightly crushed
- Pinch Fennel Seeds or Powder
Optional Toppings
- Flaked Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios
- Raisins cooked in Ghee
- Desiccated Coconut
Instructions
- Add Milk, Water, Sugar and Egg to a bowl and whisk together till fully combined.
- Add Ghee to a pot.
- Once melted, add Semolina, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron and Fennel if using. Cook over very low heat and toast till golden and fragrant. It will take around 7-8 minutes and there will be a noticeable change in the colour of the Soji.
- Add the milk mixture and stir into the pan slowly as it will splutter a lot.
- Keep stirring and the Soji will begin to absorb the liquid and thicken up. Gradually it will begin to leave the sides of the pan.
- Turn heat down and simmer covered on low for 5 - 6 minutes making sure to mix regularly.
- Scatter over your favourite topping - sultanas, almonds, pistachios and desiccated coconut.
Notes
Expert Tips
Semolina
Use fine Semolina for best results. Coarse Semolina also works but I prefer fine. I think this is down to personal preference. So give them both a try and see what you prefer.Ratio
The ratio is up to your personal preference. A popular recipe is to use the same amount of butter/ghee to sugar and double the milk/water/cream.Ghee
Ghee adds a nutty flavour but butter works well too.Roasting the Semolina
Roasting the semolina in ghee/butter over low heat gives a delicious flavour. Don't skip this step!Add liquid slowly
This is to avoid it aggressively bubbling once the liquid goes into the pot. It is best to add it in stages.Stir continuously
To avoid forming lumps it is best to stir the semolina continuously with a wooden spoon.Variations for Soji Recipe
You can make Soji as simple or as elaborate as you like. Here are some variations you can try:Skip the Egg
You can skip the Egg and add more Milk if you prefer.Add a Carrot
Add a grated Carrot for extra sweetness.Sugar
You can adjust the sugar quantity by half but it is meant to be sweet so I would suggest no less then that.Water
You can use just water for a healthier option in place of the Milk.Liquid
You can add less liquid if you prefer. The more milk you add, the longer it will take to absorb into the semolina and if you add too much, it will have a thick soup like texture which I don't mind sometime but this recipe is for thicker and more coarse Soji recipe.Condensed Milk
You can use sugar or you can use Condensed Milk. However you will need to adjust the quantity of sugar accordingly. To use condensed milk, add 7 tablespoon instead of the Sugar.Food Colouring
You can add some Yellow or Orange food colouring to make it more vibrant.Saffron
I love Saffron in Soji but you can skip it.Flavourings
You can add any Nuts that you like. The ones that are most often used are Cashews, Almonds, Pistachios. You an also add dried fruits like Raisins at the beginning with the Ghee.HOW TO SERVE
Soji is served warm as a starter, dessert or for breakfast.FAQS
Can it be made ahead?
Soji can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container or pot with lid. Reheat in the microwave or in a pot over low heat until warmed through.Storage Instructions
Soji keeps well in in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 days. To reheat, simply heat in in the microwave.Can it be frozen?
Soji keeps well in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.How to reheat
Defrost at room temperature/in the fridge overnight or in the mcroeave before reheating. You may need to add a couple of tablespoons of hot milk or water when reheating.Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
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