Sooji halwa is a halwa made with semolina flour, ghee, and sugar that's topped with dried fruit and chopped nuts. It's a cozy and comforting warm dessert.
Ingredients
3 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ghee
1 cup sooji (rava or semolina flour)
1/4 cup dried, finely shredded (desiccated) unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup sliced almonds
Fresh edible rose petals, for garnish
Instructions
Place 3 cups water and 1 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. When the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat.
Heat 1/2 cup ghee in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup sooji and cook, stirring constantly, until deep golden brown, about 18 minutes.
Add the sugar water and cook until the liquid evaporates and the mixture starts resembling a thick cake batter, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, and stir to combine.
Sprinkle with 1/3 cup sliced almonds and garnish with rose petals. Serve immediately.
