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Mohan bhog (sooji ka halwa)

A yummy pudding made with semolina (sooji) in ghee and topped with the choicest of nuts! A lovely festive recipe and a wonderful breakfast, brunch or even a snack option
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Bengali, Indian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sooji semolina
  • ¾ cup sugar or to taste
  • 3 cups milk full fat
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 3 tbsp cashews
  • 3-4 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp saffron strands optional

Equipment

  • Shallow cooking pot

Method
 

  1. Heat a shallow cooking pan and add a tbsp of ghee. Fry the raisins and cashews until they are golden in color. Remove and set aside
  2. Heat the remaining ghee and add the bay leaf. Once fragrant, add the sooji/semolina and roast on a medium low heat until you get a nutty aroma. Pour the milk and stir throughly to get a smooth, lump free pudding - cook for 5-7 minutes
  3. Add the cardamom powder and the saffron strands (if using), along with the fried nuts. Mix well and turn the flame off
  4. Serve the delicious mohan bhog or sooji ka halwa as is or with pooris. Enjoy it warm!
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Notes

  • 1 cup = 250 millilitres
  • tbsp - tablespoon
  • tsp - teaspoon