HALVA SUJI| SEMOLINA HALVA| deshi style tdka| dr manju antil cooking tips

  

HALVA SUJI| SEMOLINA HALVA| deshi style tdka

HALVA SUJI

SEMOLINA HALVA

  • 2 h tablespoonfuls (4 oz.)
  • set butter-fat 4 oz.
  • semolina 6 oz.
  • sugar 2 oz.
  • milk 10 oz. water
  • 2 tablespoonfuls sultanas
  • 2 tablespoonfuls
  • sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoonful of crushed
  • cardamom seeds or grated nuts
  • A pinch of saffron
  • FOR 4 PEOPLE.

Mix the sugar, saffron, milk, and water, and boil for a few minutes; then pour this hot syrup into a jug. Melt the butter fat in a large saucepan or deep frying pan, mix in the semolina, and fry very slowly for about 10 minutes, stirring all the time.

When the butter begins to separate from the semolina, and the mixture is a golden color, it is time to pour in ±e syrup. Add the well-washed sultanas, and boil quickly until all superfluous liquid has dried off, stirring all the time with a large spoon; this should not take more than 10 to 15 minutes.

Pour the halva into a shallow pyrex or china dish, and decorate it with thinly sliced almonds and cardamom seeds or nutmeg.
Instead of all sugar, I used 4 oz. sugar and an il tablespoonful of golden syrup, and to my mind, this improved the flavor.

After it is ready, it can be kept hot in a covered dish in a very low oven for an hour or so. It can be reheated and should be done very slowly so that the halva does not become too stiff.

This halva can be made with wholemeal flour or besan (split pea flour, see page 21) instead of semolina. It is a traditional dish and a favorite of most Indians.

It is considered very nourishing and goes well with purls — a famous variety of Indian bread. It is usually served hot, although it can be served cold in the summer.

Dr. Manju Antil, PhD

Dr. Manju Antil is a seasoned counseling psychologist, academician, and mental health advocate with a passion for bridging psychology with personal growth. She is the founder of Wellnessnetic Care and an assistant professor of psychology at K.R. Mangalam University. With over seven years of experience in psychotherapy, she specializes in suicide ideation, schizophrenia, digital well-being, and personality assessment, offering evidence-based counseling for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Dr. Antil has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and previously served as a Research Project Fellow at NCERT, contributing to groundbreaking mental health research. A sought-after international speaker, she is a proud member of APA, BCPA, and the Somatic Inkblot Society. Beyond academia, she is a content creator, blogger, and mentor, dedicated to making psychological insights accessible and transformative. Connect with her at wellnessnetic@email.com.

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