Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Ahimsa Ghee
  • 5-6 Cashew Nuts Chopped
  • 5-6 Almonds Chopped
  • 10-12 Raisins
  • 1/2 cup Fine Sooji / Semolina
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Sugar

Halwas are easy and delicious Indian desserts that have a pudding-like texture. They can be made with all kinds of ingredients (even ones normally associated with savory foods) ranging from lentils and veggies to fruits and grains. 

This recipe for sooji ka halwa  is a popular version with many families because it is one of those simple but very satisfying desserts that hits the sweet spot every time.

 

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat Ahimsa Ghee  in a heavy bottom pan.

  2. When the Abhimsa ghee is hot, add sooji and fry till sooji turns light golden brown.

  3. Add cashew nuts, almonds and raisins.

  4. Fry until sooji turns nicely golden brown.

  5. Keep stirring constantly.

  6. Add water and cook on low heat till all the water is absorbed by sooji and sooji is softened.

  7. Add sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes, until sugar melts and the halwa is slightly brownish in color.

  8. Garnish with slivered almonds and pistachios.

  9. Serve hot.