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    The Curry Mommy » Recipes

    Sooji Sheera- a Sweet Halva Recipe

    Published: Jun 27, 2020 · Modified: Apr 18, 2022 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Sooji Sheera, also known as sheero or halva, is a delicious warm Indian dessert recipe

    If you love warm desserts then this is a must have! It's sweet, filling, and tastes great any time of the day. Made with pure ingredients like ghee, sugar, and semolina.

    Semolina Flour cooked with ghee, sugar, and milk and eaten as a dessert. Almonds and raisins are also added to the dish.

    Why You'll Love it? It's a delicious dessert! That is all 🙂

    NEW MOM- This is one recipe that helped me produce more breastmilk. Plus, it was something I enjoyed while watching one of my favorite shows as a new mom.

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    Ingredients

    ingredients for sheera layed out on a table inglude ghee, saffron, sooji, and sugar.
    • sooji (semolina) coarse ground works best
    • sugar (more or less)
    • milk
    • cardamom powder or seeds
    • slivered almonds (optional)
    • raisins (optional)
    • ghee
    • cashews (optional)
    • pistachios (optional)
    • saffron (optional)

    Instructions

    Heat some ghee in a pan and once it melts add the sooji. Cook until the sooji is nice and airy

    ghee in a pot
    semolina added to a pot with ghee

    Add raisins and nuts. Then carefully add warm milk.

    nuts and raisins added to indian sweet in a pot
    mixing the sooji porridge

    Cover with a lid and let it cook for a minute.

    a pot with a lid

    Lower the heat and mix for about 30 seconds. Then add the sugar, mix well, and cover the lid for a few minutes. This will allow the sheera to cook well.

    sugar added to sheera

    Enjoy 🙂

    mixing halva with a blue spatula

    Substitutions

    • Milk- Can substitute with warm water
    • Sugar- Add jaggery/guar instead

    Variations

    1. Pistachio- add some crushed pistachios to the top before serving
    2. Saffron- Can be added during the cooking process.
    3. Gluten Free- Use red finger miller instead of sooji

    Storage

    • Sooji Sheera can be refrigerated for a few days.
    • Heat in the microwave, covered, until warm.

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    Semolina Flour cooked with ghee, sugar, and milk and eaten as a dessert. Almonds and raisins are also added to the dish.

    Semolina Sheera Recipe

    The Curry Mommy
    A sooji sheera recipe that includes semolina flour, ghee, sugar, and milk. Nuts and spices are added based on preference.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup semolina (coarse works best)
    • ⅓ cup sugar (more or less)
    • 1 cup warm whole milk
    • ⅛ teaspoon cardamom powder or seeds
    • 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
    • 1 tablespoon raisins
    • 2 tablespoon ghee
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cashews

    Instructions
     

    • Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pot. Once it is melted add ½ cup of semolina to the pot and begin mixing.
    • Add the slivered almonds and raisins.
    • Continue to mix until the semolina becomes light and airy.
    • Being very careful, add the warm milk to the pot.
    • Stir well, lower heat to medium low, and let it cook for about 1 minute.
    • Open the lid, add the sugar, combine it well, and close with the lid again.
    • Allow the semolina to cook for about 3-5 minutes.
    • Serve warm.

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    FAQ

    What is Semolina in Hindi?

    It is known as sooji or sooji.

    What other names are used for Semolina?

    Other words include Suji, Soji, Sooji, Rava, Rawa, Durum Wheat, and Semolina. I grew up calling it Rava

    Is Rava and Sooji the same?

    Yes, they are referring to the same thing. In certain parts of India this ingredient is called Rava and others call it Suji/Sooji.

    Where can I buy Semolina Durum Wheat?

    It can be found in the flour section of your grocery store.

    What dishes can you make with Semolina Flour?

    Pasta, sweet halva, idli, dosa, upma, fried snacks, and some spiced cakes to name a few.

    Does Sooji have carbohydrates?

    Sooji is a high carb food which is why it is a recommended ingredient for post partum breastfeeding moms in India.

    Does sheera help with breastmilk production?

    It helped me tremendously.

    Can halva be given to babies?

    This is a common food given to babies in India. However, I would consult with your baby's pediatrician for approval.


    History

    I grew up eating Sooji Sheera at most religious events. It was one of my favorite things. Actually, it was every kid's favorite thing. Growing up, cupcakes, cookies, and ice cream were not commonly served at these events. So I would look forward to some seero/sheera. When my mom made it, she would add extra nuts and ghee thinking "kids need the nutrition". Which is probably where I get the need to add an extra tablespoon of clarified butter to the pot. I mean, who doesn't love ghee right?

    Semolina Flour cooked with ghee, sugar, and milk and eaten as a dessert. Almonds and raisins are also added to the dish.

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