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Very Sweet & Yummy Sooji Halwa

Popular sweet , served in festivals and functions
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • Sooji / Rava /semolina : 1cup
  • Ghee : ½ cup
  • Sugar : 1cup
  • Broken cashew nuts : 2 tsp
  • Raisins : 1 tsp
  • Sliced almonds (optional) : 1 tsp
  • Boiled water : 3 cup
  • Cardamom powder : ¼ tsp

Instructions
 

  • Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat.
  • Allow the ghee to heat up and then add the sooji.
  • Turn the heat down to low and roast the sooji for 10 minutes, stirring all the while so that the sooji does not burn.
  • Bring 3 cups of water to boil and add to the roasted sooji.
  • The sooji will begin to cook and fluff up. Stir till all the water has been absorbed by the rava and the ghee begins to separate.
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  • Add sugar, cashew nuts, raisins, almonds (optional) and cardamom powder and mix well.
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  • Cook till the sugar had melted and the sooji becomes a thick consistency.
  • Allow it to stand for a couple of minutes and Serve hot!
  • Transfer the sooji on to a tray and spread out evenly. When it cools down cut into pieces and serve.
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