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Easy Sooji Ka Halwa Recipe🙏🙏 | दानेदार सूजी का हलवा | Navratri Special Indian Dessert

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Danedar Sooji Ka Halwa

Grainy Navratri special semolina halwa with almonds

Prep5 mins
Cook30 mins
CuisineIndian

Danedar sooji halwa — semolina slow-roasted in desi ghee until light brown, cooked with brown sugar and water for a textured, nutty halwa ideal for Navratri prasad.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 cup sooji (semolina)
  • ½ cup desi ghee
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Roast sooji. Melt ghee; roast sooji on low until light brown, 20–25 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Toast almonds. Add almonds; roast 3 minutes more.
  3. Finish. Add water and brown sugar; stir until water is absorbed and halwa thickens. Serve hot.

Pro tip: Roast to light brown, not dark — that's the key to danedar texture and prasad-worthy flavour.

The Story Behind This Dish

Coarse, grainy sooji halwa is offered as bhog during Navratri — the long roast in ghee is an act of patience and devotion in many households.

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