Name: Apple Sooji Halwa recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1/2 cups sooji, semolina; 2 tbsp. ghee; 3-4 tbsp. sugar or to taste; 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder; pinch of salt; 2-3 tbsp. chopped nuts; 1 apple, chopped; 1 tsp. rose water; few drops of yellow food colour (opt)

ABOUT Apple Sooji Halwa RECIPE

Sooji Halwa or Semolina pudding is a very common sweet prepared in many households on various occasions. It is one of the easiest desserts that can be dished out in a ziffy. So why not try it, but with a difference? Add some apple puree to it for an exotic twist. Give an appealing and an appetizing look by spooning them into silicone moulds.

Ingredients Serving: 5

1/2 cups sooji, semolina
2 tbsp. ghee
3-4 tbsp. sugar or to taste
1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
pinch of salt
2-3 tbsp. chopped nuts
1 apple, chopped
1 tsp. rose water
few drops of yellow food colour (opt)

Instructions

Boil the apples in 1/2 cup water till they turns soft. Set aside to cool and blend into a puree.
Heat the ghee in a pan and stir fry the semolina on a medium flame till you get a nice aroma.
Add the chopped nuts (save some to garnish), sugar and cardamom powder.
Mix well and add 2 cups water, followed by the salt
and food colour. Keep stirring on a low flame till it thickens.
Switch off the flame and cool for 4-5 minutes. Now add the apple puree and rose water.
Spoon them into silicone moulds. Refrigerate for an hour.
Garnish with chopped nuts and pinch of cardamom powder. Serve hot or cold.

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