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
Equipment
- Shallow cooking pot
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
Instructions
- 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
- 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
- Add the cardamom powder and the saffron strands (if using), along with the fried nuts. Mix well and turn the flame off
- Serve the delicious mohan bhog or sooji ka halwa as is or with pooris. Enjoy it warm!
Notes
- 1 cup = 250 millilitres
- tbsp - tablespoon
- tsp - teaspoon