Suji Ka Khushk Halwa (Dry Halwa)
Past night was a Shab e Barat Night. In Pakistan Sunni Muslim belongs to Barelvi Maslak in general, cook Halwa of different variety to celebrate this Noble night. Suji Ka Khushk Halwa is a very tasty halwa with long shelf life. Its preparation required a little skill but it can be stored for a week or more.
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
3
Ingredients
- 0.75 kilogram Suji (Semolina)
- 0.75 kilogram Sugar
- 1 cup Ghee
- 12 pieces Green Cardamom
- Chopped Coconut(optional)
- Raisins(optional)
- Sliced/Chopped Almonds(optional)
- Chopped Pistachios(optional)
- 1 glass Water
Instructions
Step 1
Roast suji in a pan on low flame until light golden brown. Keep aside.
Step 2
Heat ghee (referred to as 'oil' in the recipe) in another pan. Add cardamom and stir. Then add sugar and water. Cook on medium flame until a thick sugar syrup is obtained.
Step 3
Pre-lubricate a flat bottom pan or mould for setting the prepared halwa.
Step 4
When the sugar syrup is thick, add the roasted suji and nuts (coconut, raisin, almond, pistachio) to it. Stir quickly and vigorously. Quickly transfer the prepared halwa into the lubricated pan/mould. Flatten the halwa and cut it into diamond shapes with a sharp knife as quickly as possible. The dry halwa will settle.
Step 5
Separate the diamond-shaped flakes. Distribute among your neighbors and children.