Semolina Halwa Recipe

Name: Semolina Halwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces semolina; 1 cup water; 1 cup milk; 3 ounces sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pistachio, walnuts or almonds); 2 tablespoons sultanas or 2 tablespoons raisins; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon grated fresh coconut or 1 tablespoon grated dried desiccated coconut (optional); 2 ounces ghee or 2 ounces butter

Servings: persons

3 ounces semolina
1 cup water
1 cup milk
3 ounces sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pistachio, walnuts or almonds)
2 tablespoons sultanas or 2 tablespoons raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon grated fresh coconut or 1 tablespoon grated dried desiccated coconut (optional)
2 ounces ghee or 2 ounces butter

1
Put the semolina in a heavy bottom dry pan, cook over a medium heat until it turns a light golden brown, this is the tricky part because when you think nothing is happening it burns.
2
The browning can take approx 10 minutes, shake the pan at times.
3
Put the browned semolina aside.
4
Boil the water and milk in another pan, add the sugar, salt, cardamom and the coconut, simmer Melt the ghee and fry the nuts and sultanas on a medium heat for a few minutes, add the nuts and the ghee to the water/milk mixture.
5
Then add the semolina, stirring all the time, it will thicken gradually, mine is usually ready in 5 minutes.
6
You are looking for the consistency of soft mashed potatoes.
7
Transfer to a serving dish.
8
Serve hot, warm or cold.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces semolina, 1 cup water, 1 cup milk, 3 ounces sugar, and more.

Yes, Semolina Halwa falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Semolina Halwa

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