Traditional Indian Semolina Halwa
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ghee
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 tablespoon chickpea flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 cups water
- cardamom
- saffron
- optional dry fruits
Preparation
In a pan, take 3/4 cup of ghee.
Add 1 cup semolina and roast until fragrant and light pink.
Add 1 tablespoon chickpea flour and roast together.
In another pan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and 3 cups water to make a syrup.
Add cardamom and saffron to the syrup.
Bring the syrup to a boil.
Gradually add the boiling syrup to the semolina mixture in parts.
Turn off the heat while adding the syrup for safety.
Stir constantly until all the syrup is absorbed.
Turn on the heat to low and cook for 2 to 5 minutes.
Add choice of dry fruits and serve.
Tips
Adding chickpea flour helps achieve a softer texture.
Turn off the heat while adding hot syrup to prevent splattering.