Amazing Sooji Halwa My Food Story

on Oct 19, 2023 There is nothing that screams Indian festivities quite like sooji halwa does, and I think this recipe is really special. I don’t know if you can see it but there’s a gorgeous caramel-like glaze on this suji halwa that coats every little bit of sooji. The trick is to patiently roast the sooji in ghee for 20-25 minutes till the colour changes from white to a deep brown. I know it’s a longer process, but every once in a while, especially during Holi or Dussehra, I get down to it and make this halwa. And it’s always a huge hit with my family!

Sooji Halwa Ingredients Overview

You only need five things here – ghee, sooji, besan (for body and creaminess), sugar and water. Pretty simple ingredients, and if you live in India, I bet you’ll find all of them in your pantry already.

How to make sooji halwa

In a pan, roast the sooji and besan together over low flame, stirring continuously for 5-6 minutes. Add the ghee and continue cooking on low flame.
Stir constantly until the mixture changes to a light chocolate brown colour and becomes fragrant.
Continue roasting until the brown becomes a little deeper and darker.
Add the sugar and mix it in.
Slowly pour in the water while stirring continuously. Increase the flame. Be cautious as the mixture may bubble and splutter.
Keep stirring until the halwa thickens, and you see ghee starting to ooze out from the sides. Garnish with slivered pistachios or almonds.