SOOJI ka HALWA RECIPE. SEMOLINA HALVA RECIPE – AND BLOGGERS AWARDS GIVEAWAYS

WITH GREAT PLEASURE AND SPEECHLESS IN BETWEENS, I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
In my 8 months of blogging,. I am suddenly being showered with 10 BLOGGER AWARDS, all at once from my dearest friend, Ambreen, an extraordinaire chef blogger from Pakistan.

Each of the awards are to be given away to 15 deserving recipients. Thanks Ambreen for putting me at number 4 in your list….i am most flattered, considering that we have only known each other, for 3 weeks.

Ambreen, you are like the wind that blew and never misses it’s target, you inspire my moods and moved my energy to excel in the blogging world. I will always look at your awards as…… ‘The inspirational winds of change and culinary companions on the road” ... from a very respectable and adorable lady.


HERE IS A VERY SPECIAL RECIPE FROM AMBREEN FOR ALL OF US
Do visit her Pakistani traditional cuisines too: http://www.simplysweetnsavory.blogspot.com
SOOJI ka HALWA (SEMOLINA HALVA) –
A PAKISTANI TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST 

Sooji ka Halwa ( Semolina Halva ) ... The word 'Halva' comes from the Arabic word 'Halwa' ; meaning sweet or candy. Semolina Halva is made from semolina, ghee and sugar, garnished with dried fruits and nuts. It is an easy & quick dessert.'Halwa Puri Cholay' is Pakistani Traditional Breakfast. It is also prepared on special Islamic occasions; sometimes served with Naan. Enjoy it with Puris, Naan or just with a spoon :)

Sooji ka Halwa ( Semolina Halva )
Prep. Time : 5 minutes
* Cook Time : 10 minutes
* Serves : 10 – 12
Ingredients :
• 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)

• 1 cup semolina

• 1 1/2 cups sugar (according to taste)

• 3 cups water

• Pinch of saffron strands ( soaked in 1 tbsp. hot milk) / yellow or red food color

• 1/2 cup mixed dry fruits { Almonds / Pistachio ( blanched & sliced ) + Raisins + Coconut ( thinly sliced )}

• 4-5 green cardamoms ( seeds only )

Method :

• Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a wide pan or wok.

• Add semolina and fry on low heat until it turns golden in color and gives a nice aroma of roasting semolina.

• Remove from the pan and keep aside.

• Heat remaining ghee in the same pan, add cardamom seeds & fry for few seconds. 
• Add sugar, soaked saffron / food color & water and cook on medium heat until sugar is   dissolved.

• Add half quantity of the nuts; cook for 2-3 minutes.

• Add semolina and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 -5 minutes ( make sure there are no lumps ).

• When the mixture starts to become thick and begins to come off the pan, take it out in a serving platter.

• Garnish with remaining nuts. Serve hot.
 Below are the 10 awards and their images . Thank you (CV art)

Here are the rules of the awards:
1. Accept the award, post it in your blog with the link of the person who has given you.

2. Pass it on to 15 other bloggers to keep the ball rolling.

3. Let the nominated bloggers know about their award ( by leaving a comment on their recent post ).
cooking varieties said: i will notify you via comments or messages on the award that i am going to offer to you. I will give you the liberty to choose which award(s) is most suitable for you.
The image  above is grouped to lessen space taken. You may pick any one/ all  in each  group.
However foodie awards are meant for foodie bloggers only.
 Ambreen     http://www.simplysweetnsavory.blogspot.com 

from cv           http://www.cooking-varieties.blogspot.com

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