Pineapple Sooji Halwa

Pineapple Sooji (Semolina) Halwa

Ingredients

§         Sooji (semolina)                – 1 cup

§         Sugar                             – 1 cup

§         Cardamom powder            – ½ tsp

§         Saffron                           – 1 pinch

§         Raisins & chopped Almonds – ¼ cup

§         Cloves                            – 2  nos. (coarsely crushed)

§         Pineapple pulp                  – ¼ cup

§         Pineapple chunks/grated     – ¼ cup

                                            (Use only the outer soft portion of the pineapple.)

§         Ghee (Clarified Butter)       – 4 tbsp

§         Water                             – 2 cups

   (For coarse semolina granules, else 1 cup is sufficient. Hot
             water is recommended)

Method

1.      Heat clarified butter (ghee) in a wok over low heat.

2.      Add sooji (semolina) and roast it lightly. Stir constantly till its pale golden in color (like sand). You will get a nice aroma when it reaches its golden brown color. If its roasted to a bit more darker color, no worries, it will still taste great J. *

3.      Add raisins, chopped almonds, pineapple pulp, pineapple chunks (or grated pineapple), crushed cloves and saffron. Stir for few seconds.

4.      Now add sugar and hot water. Stir well and let it simmer till it absorbs all the water.

5.      Lastly sprinkle cardamom powder and few more chopped almonds and raisins.

Serving

Serve hot as it is. Enjoy the great taste of traditional Indian Sooji Halwa.

* Sooji (semolina) roasted to different levels, gives different end result both in texture and taste. You can adjust its roasting level based on your taste buds. Ideal roasting is, to get a light golden brown color like sand or a bit more darker than this. Too much of roasting will give a burnt taste to the halwa.

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