Make the best “Suji Halwa” this Navratri

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Suji halwa is a popular dessert in India which is made simply with roasted semolina (suji), sugar, ghee, and water or milk. This easy to make Suji Halwa dish is widely prepared during the Chaitra Navratri festival on the 9th day of the festival.

Many Indians, observe a fast during the nine-day long Navratri festival. They only eat fruits or dry fruits or specially prepared vegetarian dishes with specific grains (no onion or garlic). On the last day of the fast, many extravagant dishes are prepared as part of celebration which marks as an end to the fast observed. Suji Halwa is one such dish which is always prepared along with Chana, Puri and others.

This year Chaitra Navratri falls on the 21st of March till 29th March 2023.

Suji Halwa is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. Suji halwa is a sweet and aromatic dish that is often served as a dessert or a prasad (offering) during religious festivals.

Suji halwa is a popular dish during religious festivals and special occasions in India and Pakistan. It is often served as a prasad (offering) during Hindu and Sikh festivals such as Navratri, Janmashtami, and Gurpurab. It is also served during Eid-al-Fitr, a Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan.

suji halwa

Suji Halwa

Suji halwa is a popular dessert in India and Pakistan made with roasted semolina (suji), sugar, ghee, and water or milk. It is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. Suji halwa is a sweet and aromatic dish that is often served as a dessert or a prasad (offering) during religious festivals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 people
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of roasted semolina suji
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 3 cups of water or milk
  • 1/2 cup of ghee
  • A pinch of cardamom powder
  • A handful of chopped nuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add semolina and roast it for 5-7 minutes until it turns light brown and fragrant.
  • Add water or milk and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes until the water is absorbed and the halwa is cooked.
  • Garnish with chopped nuts and serve hot.
Keyword halwa, semolina, suji

Nutrition Info: Suji halwa is a high-calorie and high-fat dessert due to the use of ghee. Here is the approximate nutrition information per serving (1 cup) of Suji Halwa:

Calories: 500 Protein: 7 g Fat: 22 g Carbohydrates: 69 g Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 44 g Sodium: 91 mg

Note: The nutrition information may vary based on the ingredients and serving size.

For more Suji Dishes check our page Know All About Rava Suji – Uses, Benefits, Recipes, Storage and more