Sooji Gud ka Halwa — simple yet divine, this is the ultimate prasad to celebrate Navratri with! With saffron, cardamom, and chopped nuts, enjoy the classic flavors of the festive season with this halwa!

WATCH HOW TO MAKE SOOJI GUD KA HALWA:

We’ll start by making a jaggery syrup by heating water and adding to that powdered gur and a little sugar if you like it sweeter. Bring it to a light simmer until everything dissolves.

For the halwa, we’ll start by heating our ghee and to this add sooji (semolina) and a little bit of besan. Roast this low and slow for 10-12 minutes until it becomes lightly brown like almond skin color. Now we’ll add our gur ka syrup and mix gently until the halwa starts to thicken.

It may look like a lot of water at first but the sooji will soak it up and make for this perfect, melt-in-mouth texture. You’ll know it’s done when it pulls away from the edges of the pan.

Finish the halwa off with elaichi, kesar, and nuts of your choice. Mix this gently and you’re ready to celebrate Navratri with a simple yet perfect prasad!

If you like this, please try my other recipes:

• Lapsi – Cracked Wheat Sweet
• Badam Ka Halwa (Almond Halwa)
• Millet Lapsi
• Quick Atta Badam Halwa | Wheat Almond Halwa

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Sooji Gud Ka Halwa

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

 

Sooji Gud ka Halwa — simple yet divine, this is the ultimate prasad to celebrate Navratri with! With saffron, cardamom, and chopped nuts, enjoy the classic flavors of the festive season with this halwa!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: fasting, mithai

Custom Category: Desserts, Fasting Recipes, Indian Sweets

Servings: 6

Calories: 397 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Jaggery Syrup:

• 1 cup jaggery
• 2 tbsp sugar , if you want it sweeter (optional)
• 4 cups water

Halwa:

• 1 cup coarse semolina
• 1 tbsp besan (gram or chickpea flour)
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 8-10 strands saffron
• 2 tbsp mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios) , roughly chopped

Garnish:

• mixed nuts
• edible gold foil

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring your water to a boil and add in the jaggery and sugar. Stir it till the sugar dissolves. We don't want to create a thick sugar syrup, so as soon as the jaggery and sugar are dissolved, keep it aside.

2. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan on low heat and add in the ghee. Once the ghee has melted, add in the semolina and besan.

3. Roast on low to medium heat for 8-10 mins until it turns golden. The color will be similar to an almond skin.

4. Now, add in the jaggery syrup while stirring continuously. Keep stirring the mixture continuously without forming lumps for 5-7 minutes, until it comes together and you can see the ghee on the sides.

5. Mix in your cardamom powder, saffron and mixed nuts. Garnish with more mixed nuts and edible gold foil and your Sooji Gud Halwa is ready, enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Sooji Gud Ka Halwa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 38mg13%

Sodium 11mg0%

Potassium 87mg2%

Carbohydrates 60g20%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 38g42%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 8IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.