{"id":329,"date":"2019-04-10T13:38:59","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T13:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frombowltosoul.com\/?p=329"},"modified":"2024-01-09T21:28:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T21:28:46","slug":"suji-halwa-semolina-pudding-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frombowltosoul.com\/suji-halwa-semolina-pudding-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Suji Halwa \/ Semolina pudding recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"Jump to recipe<\/a>\n\n\n

Suji Halwa (semolina pudding)- Suji ka halwa or Sheera recipe is a rich  Indian dessert made using ghee and semolina, sweetened using sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most famous Indian sweet delights\/ desserts is the “Halwa”. Be it Aata halwa (kadha prasad), Suji halwa (Semolina halwa), Moong daal halwa (Split yellow lentils),gajar halwa ( Gajrela \/carrot pudding)<\/a>,and many more, the list goes on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The halwa options in India are innumerable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every region has its own special halwa, as per its special occasions or maybe no occasion,just the craving for this sweet delicacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Halwa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Halwa is a winter dessert \/ pudding in Indian homes, as it is considered to keep the body warm and provides energy . Though for its delicious taste, it is as much a favourite of the families, in summers as well.But yes, every Indian naani or dadi is famous amongst the family ,for her one special variety of halwa, and the kids and the grandkids and the grand dads just love it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Origin of ‘ Halwa ‘<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to various studies Halwa is said to be originated from ‘Persia’, however it has cultural references to Middle East, and South Asia as well. All the places have their own versions of halwa . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 7th century in Arabia, the word “halva” referred to a mixture of dates and milk. During 9th century, it took on a new meaning influenced by the Persian sweetmeat where it was made from wheat flour or semolina, cooked by frying or roasting. It was sweetened with a sweetening agent like sugar syrup, date syrup, grape syrup, or honey. Usually it was flavored with nuts or rosewater. The finished sweet treat could be cut into bars or shaped into creative forms . Halva became popular both in the east and the west, leading to various versions made with different ingredients, methods, and flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has found a lasting presence in India, where it even gave its name to a group of confectioners known as the ‘halvais’. Source ‘ The Oxford Companion to Food’ by Alan Davidson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read out more about the origins of Halwa here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Varieties and variations of halwa in India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Halwa can be made using a variety of bases- flours\/vegetables\/ fruits\/nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The base is thickened and sweetened, purely in ghee, using sugar or Jaggery along with water or milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is then garnished using variety of rich ingredients like kesar (Saffron)\/rose water\/ gold or silver edible leaf (Vark)\/ nuts\/ resins etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if all these things are making you think that this does look like some royal offering , then take note. it can also be cooked ,using just the ghee, flour, sugar and water, and it still tastes heavenly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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