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