Suji ka Halwa (Semolina Pudding)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Semolina (Suji)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 0.75 cup Ghee
• 2 cups Water
• 4 pods Green Cardamom
• 2 tbsp Raisins

Instructions

1. 1Place a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 0.75 cup of ghee and let it melt completely.
2. 2Add the 1 cup of semolina to the melted ghee. Stir constantly for 8-10 minutes, until the semolina turns a golden brown color and smells nutty and fragrant. Do not stop stirring to prevent burning.
3. 3While the semolina is roasting, combine the 2 cups of water and the 1 cup of sugar in a separate medium saucepan. Place this saucepan over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the 4 pods of green cardamom to the sugar syrup and bring it to a gentle boil.
4. 4Once the semolina is golden brown, carefully and slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the pot with the semolina. Stir continuously and vigorously as you pour to prevent any lumps from forming. The mixture will bubble and steam.
5. 5Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat (350°F / 175°C), stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the halwa thickens and most of the liquid has been absorbed. You will see the mixture start to pull away from the sides of the pot.
6. 6Stir in the 2 tablespoons of raisins and mix them into the halwa. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
7. 7Remove the pot from the heat. Serve the Suji ka Halwa hot.

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