Suji Ka Halwa recipe

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Ingredients

• 160 g fine suji (semolina), about 1 cup
• 100 g desi ghee, about 1/2 cup
• 150 g sugar, about 3/4 cup
• 500 ml water, about 2 cups
• 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp sliced pistachios
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 1 pinch salt

Method

1. Bring the water and sugar to a simmer in a small pot and keep it hot on low heat.
2. Melt the ghee in a heavy pan over medium-low heat. Add the suji and stir constantly.
3. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes until the suji turns light golden and smells nutty.
4. Add the almonds and raisins and stir for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in the hot sugar water slowly, standing back as it will spit. Stir quickly to avoid lumps.
6. Add the cardamom and salt. Cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the halwa thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
7. Cover and rest for 2 minutes, then top with pistachios and serve hot.

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