Vegan Sooji Halva

Experience the comforting warmth of Vegan Sooji Halva, a delightful Indian semolina dessert reimagined for plant-based diets. This recipe swaps traditional dairy with creamy almond milk and rich coconut oil, creating a luscious, velvety texture while maintaining all the classic flavors. Fragrant cardamom infuses each bite with an aromatic depth, while sweet raisins and crunchy cashews add bursts of texture and sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for festive celebrations, a quick indulgent treat, or even an elegant after-dinner dessert. Garnish with slivered almonds for an extra touch of elegance and serve it warm for a truly soul-satisfying experience. Keywords: vegan sooji halva, Indian dessert, plant-based halva, semolina recipe, vegan Indian dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Semolina (sooji)
• 4 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Almond milk (unsweetened)
• 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons Raisins
• 2 tablespoons Raw cashews (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Slivered almonds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the water and almond milk. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and keep warm.

Step 2

In a separate large pan or skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the semolina (sooji) to the hot oil and stir continuously for 7-10 minutes, or until the semolina is light golden brown and has a toasted aroma. Be careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Once the semolina is toasted, slowly pour the warm almond milk and water mixture into the pan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Be cautious as the mixture may splatter initially.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir until the semolina absorbs all the liquid and the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the sugar and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sugar dissolves completely and the halva has a smooth consistency.

Step 7

Add the cardamom powder, raisins, and chopped cashews. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and let the halva sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Garnish with slivered almonds if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1176.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2061.2

Total Fat 70.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 197.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 170.5g
Protein 30.1g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 561.6mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 905.0mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 63.3%