Rava | Sooji Halwa (Indian Semolina Pudding)
Rava or Sooji Halwa or Sheera, is a traditional Indian dessert made using ghee, rava (Semolina), and Sugar. A must during festivals or special occasions or pooja.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Rava/Semolina Semolina
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/4 - 1/2 Cup Ghee (Clarified Butter) Clarified Butter (I used a bit more, one can use only 1/4 if desired)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cardamom Elaichi Powder (Optional)
- 2-3 tablespoon Almonds finely chopped, Nuts as per choice for additions as well as Garnishing (Optional)
- Saffron Few Strands, Optional
Instructions
- Roast the Rava(Semolina) in ghee on slow to medium heat.1/2 Cup Rava/Semolina, 1/4 - 1/2 Cup Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- While the rava is roasting, heat the milk or water. (Lukewarm is fine).1/2 Cup Milk
- If using saffron, add 2-3 tablespoons of milk and then mix it completely.Saffron, 1/2 Cup Milk
- The rava is roasted when it starts changing color, or once it starts leaving ghee on the sides, or when you have a beautiful aroma.
- Once the Rava is done, add the warm milk mixture stirring continuously.
- Be careful as the mixture is hot and is bound to splatter. Do this on minimum heat.
- Stir continuously until it starts to thicken.
- Add the sugar and cook, stirring continuously. It will be watery again.1/2 Cup Sugar
- Stir continuously until you achieve the desired consistency. Keep in mind that it will thicken later, so switch off a little before.
- Once all the sugar is mixed, switch off the flame and add cardamom powder and chopped nuts.1/2 Teaspoon Cardamom, 2-3 tablespoon Almonds
- Give it a quick mix and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with nuts and serve hot.
Notes
- Standard US-size cups and spoons are used. 1 Cup = 236 ml, 1 tablespoon = 15 ml, 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
- More or less ghee might be needed depending on the Semolina.