Suji Halwa

Delight in the comforting warmth of Suji Halwa, a traditional Indian dessert that’s as easy to prepare as it is indulgent. Made with nutty roasted semolina (suji), rich ghee, and an aromatic cardamom-infused sugar syrup, this halwa offers a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness balanced by golden-brown cashews and plump, juicy raisins. Perfect for festive occasions or a quick weekday treat, this dessert comes together in just 25 minutes, combining simple pantry staples with a burst of flavor and texture. Serve it warm with a garnish of toasted nuts for a beautifully fragrant, soul-soothing experience. A must-try for lovers of Indian sweets!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Semolina (Suji)
• 0.5 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 2 cup Water
• 4 Cardamom pods
• 10 pieces Cashew nuts
• 2 tablespoon Raisins

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, add the water and sugar. Heat on medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Lightly crush the cardamom pods and add them to the sugar solution. Set aside once done.

Step 2

In a deep pan or kadhai, heat the ghee on medium flame.

Step 3

Lower the flame and add the cashews. Fry until they turn golden brown and remove them with a slotted spoon. Set aside.

Step 4

In the same ghee, add the raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove them and set aside.

Step 5

Add semolina (suji) to the ghee in the pan. Stir continuously on a low flame, roasting the semolina until it turns a golden brown and releases a pleasant toasted aroma. This should take about 7-10 minutes.

Step 6

Once the semolina is roasted, carefully add the hot sugar syrup mixture to the pan. Be cautious, as the mixture tends to splutter initially.

Step 7

Stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the mixture thickens and the ghee starts to separate from the sides of the pan.

Step 8

Add the roasted cashews and puffed-up raisins to the mixture. Stir everything well.

Step 9

Serve the suji halwa warm, garnished with a few extra cashew nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(999.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2582.2

Total Fat 128.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 303.0mg	0%
Sodium 125.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 326.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 170.3g
Protein 28.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 120.8mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 760.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.9%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 50.8%