Rava Sheera, Sooji Ka Halwa, How To Make Sooji Halwa

Rava Sheera Video, Sooji Ka Halwa by Tarla Dalal

1. We have a huge collection Indian Dessert Recipes on our website. So apart from the Rava sheera/Sooji ka Halva recipe you can also try out other Sheera/Halva recipes like:
   • Doodhi ka Halwa
   • Atta ka Sheera
   • Moong Dal Halwa

1. To make Rava Sheera, take a broad non-stick pan and put ghee into it. Let the ghee get heated up.
   
2. Add the semolina.
   
3. Roast on a slow flame for 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally or till it turns golden brown in color or till you get the aroma of the Rava. It should only be cooked on a slow flame to prevent the sooji from burning.
   
4. Now add the milk. Using warm milk is important as it will help the semolina cook faster.
   
5. Add 2½ cups of hot water. These liquids will help in cooking the semolina properly.
   
6. Mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
7. Now add the sugar. You may decrease or increase the quantity of sugar to your desired level of sweetness.
   
8. Add the chopped raisins and cashew nuts and mix well. You can also use other dry fruits like almonds, pistachio, walnuts, etc. 
   
9. Mix well so that all the ingredients get incorporated into the Rava Sheera.
10. Cover and cook on a slow flame about 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. It might take a little more or less time as it depends highly on the quality of the sooji and also the flame on which it is cooked. 
    
11. Add the cardamom powder. You can also flavor your Rava sheera with saffron. Soak the saffron in about 1 tbsp of warm milk and incorporate it into your sheera along with the milk.
    
12. Mix Rava sheera, Sooji ka Halva well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
    
13. Your Rava Sheera is now ready to serve. Serve hot garnished with cardamom powder, raisins and cashew nuts or any other dry fruits.