Suji Halwa (Semolina sweet treat)

Ingredients :

Ghee 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp to be added at the end
Bay leaf 1 (optional)
Milk 2 cups
Semolina (suji) 1 cup
Sugar 4 tbsp
Nuts (almonds,raisins,pine nuts,cashewnuts) chopped 1 tbsp

Method :

Heat a pan.Add ghee.Check with a wooden spoon if it sizzles when dipped in ghee then add the bay leaf (optional). Saute for a second. Add semolina and fry till it turns light brown.Be careful not to burn it. Take it off the heat and keep aside in a plate. In the same pan pour milk and let it simmer on medium heat.Add sugar when the milk starts boiling and mix properly.Later add the semolina. It would soak all the milk after a min or two so add a little ghee at this stage. Take it off the pan.Garnish with nuts and serve hot.

Note : You can add elaichi powder while boiling the milk.Don’t add bay leaf if you want to use elaichi powder.Oil can be used instead of ghee.I prefer ghee as it lends a special aroma and enhances the taste of the dish too.You can increase or decrease the amount of the ingredients according to your preferences.