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Ragi-Sooji Halwa | Finger Millet-Semolina Pudding Recipe| Ragi Semolina Halwa Recipe

Main Ingredients: Ragi (finger millet) and Semolina
Level of cooking: medium
Course sweets & Desserts
Cuisine Indian, south indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 423kcal
Author Swati Paathak

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Ragi finger millet flour
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup semolina sooji
  • 3 tablespoon clarified butter /ghee or vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 8 no Almonds blanched peeled and slivered
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chopped dry fruits of your chose optional

Instructions

preparation

  • Boil the water with sugar, and cardamom powder in a pan over low-medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil and keep aside.

Method

  • Heat the pan and dry roast the coconut over a low flame until you get golden brown colour and have sweet aromas and keep aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same pan over medium heat.
  • Add semolina and roast to golden brown colour and will have a light sweet aroma stirring constantly this will take about 5 minutes and keep aside.
  • Melt the ghee in the same pan and add the finger millet stir continuously until you get a roasted aroma.
  • Mix the roasted semolina and coconut with roasted Ragi.
  • Add the dry fruits of your choice and sugar syrup slowly.
  • Turn down the heat to medium-low and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Semolina and finger millet will absorb the water.
  • Add more ghee and keep stirring for another 2 minutes until you get the flavour and the right texture.
  • Turn off the heat, transfer to a serving bowl and serve the Halwa with the chopped dry fruit (toasted or fried).
  • OR
  • Pour this mixture into greased plate, keep aside to cool and cut into desired shapes.

Notes

Take care to ensure that the flour does not get burnt, keep the flame low and stir constantly.
Garnish as per your choice.