Semolina Dessert (Halwa)
2012-06-26- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Skill Level: Intermediate
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Semolina Dessert (Halwa) is one of the most popular dessert in pakistan. You can eat it in breakfast with puri or naan.
Ingredients
- Sugar 1 cup
- Zarda Colour as required
- Raisins 2-3 tbsp
- Semolina 1 cup
- Water 2 cups
- Cardamom Green Ground 1/4 tsp
- Butter 4-5 tbsp
Method
Step 1
Pan-fry semolina in a saucepan for about 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
Step 2
Add sugar, cardamom and water, stirring until no lumps.
Step 3
Add food coloring until lightly tinted and cook until thickens.
Step 4
Add shortening/ butter and keep stirring on low heat (the butter will be absorbed by halwa completely).
Step 5
Add raisins, stir and simmer until the butter separates from the semolina mixture, serve immediately.