Suji ka halwa (as healthy as possible)

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place the milk, sugar and one of the cardamom pods in a small pot. Stir intermittently over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Turn it off once the sugar has dissolved and it’s come to a low boil.

Step 3

Simultaneously, in a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the ghee and add the semolina, along with the second cardamom pod.

Step 4

Dry roast this until it turns a light brown colour and emits a mild, sweet aroma. (~10 mins)

Step 5

Lower the heat to low.

Step 6

Now, add the hot milk mixture to the semolina, stirring constantly. (It will splatter!)

Step 7

Keep stirring over a low heat until the water has been absorbed and there are no lumps.

Step 8

Take off the heat a bit before it has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Add the raisins and stir to combine.

Step 10

Place in ramekins to cool/set slightly for 1-2 minutes.

Step 11

Release onto a bowl/plate and garnish (nuts for guests. Try seeds?)