Sooji Ka Halwa / Sheera

I am one of those people who attends a Pooja just because you get to eat prasadaacha sheera later. If you do too, hi5! ;)

Sheera has been my mum's go-to sweet. It doesn't need a lot of prior preps, ingredients are always at home, its quick and not at all tough to make. It can be a lengthy job if your rava/sooji isn't roasted. My mom has a habit of roasting an entire packet of rava everytime the dabba gets over (secret tips of a homemaker) so it saves a lot of time. The same happens when she makes Upma too.

I don't really have a lot of 'tips' for making sheera. Just that make sure your rava is roasted properly. You will notice it when the colour changes. Rest, just follow the recipe mentioned and reference pictures too!

Do not add cold or room temperature milk+water mix. It will make the halwa very very sticky. Make sure you use hot milk+water mix.

Also, I've used a mix of milk and water. If you wish to make it entirely with water, you can. Quantities remain the same.

The colour of my sugar is light brown because I have used G-Low sugar. You can use granulated sugar. Quantities remain the same.

After you add sugar, your halwa will loosen up. Do not worry at that stage. It will thicken when you cover and cook the halwa.

So, let's get started!

1. Roast your rava/sooji on a low flame.

2. On a medium-low flame, keep adding ghee gradually and mixing it in the sooji until it is well combined. Cook this until the mix turns light brown.

3. Now add your hot milk and water mix. Combine well.

4. Place a lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes.

5. Add sugar in two batches and mix until sugar is combined.

6. Cover and cook until the halwa thickens or reaches desired consistency. It should take 5-6 minutes.

7. Add your elaichi and nutmeg powder and lightly fried nuts (optional).

8. Your sheera is ready!

---

SHEERA / SOOJI KA HALWA

Cooking Time : 20 minutes

Serves : 6

Ingredients :

Rava/Sooji - 1 cup (200 gm)

Ghee - 1/2 cup (100 gm)

Milk - 200 ml + Water - 400 ml

Sugar - 1 cup (220 gm)

Elaichi powder - 1/4 tsp (optional)

Nutmeg powder - 1/4 tsp (optional)

Nuts - 2 tbsp (optional)

Method :

1. Roast your rava/sooji on a low flame.

2. On a medium-low flame, keep adding ghee gradually and mixing it in the sooji until it is well combined. Cook this until the mix turns light brown.

3. Now add your hot milk and water mix. Combine well.

4. Place a lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes.

5. Add sugar in two batches and mix until sugar is combined.

6. Cover and cook until the halwa thickens or reaches desired consistency. It should take 5-6 minutes.

7. Add your elaichi and nutmeg powder and lightly fried nuts (optional).

8. Your sheera is ready!

Isn't it quick and easy to make ?

Make it right now, send me pictures and tell me if you liked them!