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Navratri Kala Chana| Puri | Sooji Halwa Recipes

Kala Chana and Puri, an Ashtami or Navami Prasad is a healthy and tasty treat that is simple and easy to prepare. Add Sooji Halwa or Sweet Semolina pudding to make a finger-licking meal
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, Navratri Vrat Ka khana
Servings 4 persons

Ingredients
  

  • Recipe for Sooji Halwa or Semolina Pudding.
  • Ingredients
  • 1 cup Semolina /Sooji
  • 1/2 cup Ghee
  • 21/2 cup milk
  • 5-6 saffron strands
  • 1/2 tsp Green cardamom powder
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp Almonds chopped for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add semolina. Roast on low heat till fragrant. Follow your nose to decide if the sooji is roasted.
  • Heat milk in another pan. Add saffron and cardamom powder to the milk.
  • Once the semolina is roasted well add the flavoured milk to it, mix nicely, cover and cook on simmer for 5 minutes
  • Add sugar, mix nicely and cover. Let it cook until sugar melts.
  • Turn off heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Serve Sooji Halwa or Semolina Pudding, hot, garnished with almonds or nuts of your choice.
  • Rest assured your Kanjaks are going to relish your Sooji ka Halwa.

Notes

Like baking, a perfect cake needs good measurement, Sooji Halwa or Semolina Pudding will turn out perfect if you stick to the measurements.