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Sooji Seero (halva)
Sooji Seero halva
"This traditional Sooji Seero recipe is an easy Indian dessert made with simple ingredients that include soji flour, sugar, milk, nuts, cardamom powder, and ghee. Semolina Durum Wheat Flour is a high protein grain that is commonly used in Indian cooking ranging from savory to sweet recipes. Suji, Sooji, Soji, Semolina, and Rava all refer to the same ingredient and make this delicious treat that is often an offering for religious Hindu holidays. It is also given to new moms to aid postpartum recovery along with breastmilk production. Sooji Seero is also considered a healthy nutritious meal for toddlers. A sooji seero recipe that includes semolina, ghee, sugar, and milk. Nuts and spices are added based on preference."
NotesWhat other names are used for Semolina?
Most commonly known as Semolina, but other words include Suji, Soji, Sooji, Rava, Rawa, Durum Wheat, and Semolina. I grew up calling it Rava.
Serves2
Ingredients
- 1/5 cup semolina
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 4/5 teaspoon cardamom powder or seeds
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 tablespoon chopped cashews
- 2 tablespoons ghee
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Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pot. Once it is melted add 1/2 cup of semolina to the pot and begin mixing.
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Add the slivered almonds and raisins.
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Continue to mix until the semolina becomes light and airy.
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Being very careful, add the warm milk to the pot.
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Stir well, lower heat to medium low, and let it cook for about 1 minute.
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Open the lid, add the sugar, combine it well, and close with the lid again.
