Hindustan Times (Lucknow)

Kesar suji ka halwa

- Chef Mujeebur Rehman

Ingredient­s:

Desi Ghee- 1/2 cup Semolina (Rava/Suji)- 1 cup Saffron Water - 10 strands soaked in ¼ cup water Cardamom Powder- 1 pinch Cashew- pieces 5-6 chopped Raisins - 6-7 pieces Sugar/Sugar free- As per requiremen­t

Water- 4 cups (warm) Method:

Heat desi ghee in a pan and roast cashews in it till they are golden in colour. Bring them out. In pan heat ghee again and add semolina (suji) in it and mix well.

Dry roasts the semolina for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasional­ly. After that it will turn white to pinkish brown and also you can sense a nice aroma.

Once suji has been perfectly roasted now add sugar and warm water in it. Be careful while adding water in it. Turn the flame to high and mix it well by stirring continuous­ly.

Add soaked saffron water and cardamom powder in it and mix well.

Add all the dry fruits and mix well. Keep stirring over medium flame till sugar dissolves completely and Semolina absorbs water.

Halwa is ready. Garnish with cashew and raisins. Enjoy it hot.

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