Method: Heat ghee, butter or margarine in a wok. Add Cardamom and heat few seconds in medium heat. Add Semolina and heat for few minutes with constant stirring in low-medium heat. Add sugar and half of both raisin, …
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Sooji halwa recipe is often made in bulk on festive or religious occasions. If you want to make a large quantity, then there is a certain proportion you have to follow. The ratio of suji to sugar to water to ghee is 1:1:2:0.5 in a cup or glass measurement. I slightly deviate from this proportion and add a bit less ghee and sugar.
The color of the suji or rava should not become brown. There will also be a fragrant aroma of suji and ghee in your kitchen. Roasting suji takes approx 7 to 8 minutes on a low heat. This step is important because if sooji is not roasted well then you will not get the perfect texture in the halwa.
Heat ⅓ cup ghee in a kadai or a thick bottomed pan. Keep the heat to a low or medium-low. Use a heavy pan or else there is a risk of the suji getting burnt. When the ghee is getting heated, at the same time keep sugar and water to boil in a pan on a different burner. Steps are mentioned below under the heading “ Making sugar solution for halwa “.
Sooji halwa recipe is often made in bulk on festive or religious occasions. If you want to make a large quantity, then there is a certain proportion you have to follow. The ratio of suji to sugar to water to ghee is 1:1:2:0.5 in a cup or glass measurement.