Semolina Halva or “Sujir Mohonbhog” is immensely popular in Bangladesh, as a matter of fact in the entire Indian subcontinent. You’ll find version of this soft, succulent and rich halva in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine also. If you have never tried semolina (a.k.a farina, cream of wheat, Malt-O-Meal, suji, sooji) halva before, you will be surprised by the scrumptiousness of this simple dessert. It’s good enough to enjoy as breakfast or serve at elegant brunch for both adults and kids.
Suji or sooji Halva can be made of ghee, butter, oil or a mixture of oils. I have made suji halva numerous times in the past, but made the orange flavored halva version for the first time. The result was simply delicious with the same rich and soft halva and less guilt for eating dessert during breakfast.
The traditional Halva adds nuts and raisins, as well as spices like cinnamon and cardamom. In this deliciously simple version, I added freshly squeezed orange juice and served with a dollop of Nutella to recreate a childhood candy called “Mimi Chocolate” that I do not find in the US. Enjoy and have a fabulous weekend!
- 4 tablespoon ghee
- 3 green cardamom
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks, each about 1 inch long
- 1 cup semolina
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup water
- For garnish:
- 4 teaspoon Nutella
- 2 teaspoon nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios) Berries
- On low heat, melt spread in a pan. Add cardamom and cinnamon.
- Add semolina in the pan and sauté until slightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Increase the heat to medium and add the orange juice. Stir constantly and add water.
- Constantly stir until sticky and a mass pulls away from the pan.
- Let cool a little and ladle on 4 serving bowls.
- Serve with a dollop of Nutella, nuts and berries.
Depending on the sweetness of your orange juice, you may need to adjust quantity.
This version of the halva has very mild sweet. If you prefer your desserts to be very sweet, increase sugar quantity.
You may use ghee or canola oil to make the halva as well.
রেসিপি: মিমি চকলেট স্বাদের সুজির হালু্য়া
উপকরন :
৪ টেবিল চামচ ঘি
৩টি ছোট এলাচ
২-৩টি দারুচিনির টুকরা, প্রতিটি প্রায় ১ ইঞ্চি লম্বা
১ কাপ সুজি
৩ টেবিল চামচ চিনি
১ কাপ কমলার রস/জুস
১ কাপ পানি
৪ চা চামচ নু্টেলা/নোসিলা
২ চা চামচ বাদাম (কাজুবাদাম, পেস্তা বাদাম)
বেরী (স্ট্রবেরী, ব্লুবেরী বা রাসবেরী)
প্রস্তত প্রণালী:
১. খুব কম তাপে, একটি প্যানে ঘি বা স্প্রেড গলিয়ে নিন। এলাচ ও দারুচিনি যোগ করুন.
২. সুজি দিয়ে প্রায় ৩-৪ মিনিট সামান্য সোনালী বণর্ না হওয়া সুজি ভেজে নিন।
৩. চিনি যোগ করুন এবং ভাল করে মিশিয়ে নিন।
৪. মাঝারি তাপে কমলার রস যোগ করুন এবং ক্রমাগত নাড়তে থাকুন। পানি দিন।
৫. পানি শুকিয়ে ঘিয়ের উপর উঠলে নামিয়ে নিন।
৬. একটু ঠান্ডা হলে চারটি বাটিতে নুটেলা, বাদাম এবং বেরী দিয়ে পরিবেশন করুন মিমি চকলেট স্বাদের সুজির হালু্য়া।
প্রোয়োজনিও কিছু টিপস্ এর জনে্য দয়াকরে আটির্কেল অথবা ইংরেজি রেসিপির নোট সেকশন টা একটু দেখে নেবেন।
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Orange halva + Nutella + Almonds + raspberries = heaven!
Heavenly is tastes, Colette. Thank you!
yummy…. perfect dessert 😀
Thank you, Chef T. Hope you try sometimes.
Very pretty looking dessert!
Thank you, my friend.
I’m always wary about using I can’t believe it’s not butter or man-made butters. Regardless, your pics look beautiful, and this looks yummy. Very creative on the orange flavored. 🙂
I know what you mean but I only decided to give it a try after looking at the ingredients which did not have any harmful stuff. Very glad you love the photos and the flavor. Thanks a a bunch. Hope to see you again soon.
looks so good! Was at an Indian grocers today and bought fun stuff, though not sure what all of it is, lol. Looking forward to adventures in the kitchen 🙂
Thank sounds fun, Liz. Would love to know about your adventures. If you have any questions, feel free to email me 🙂
Have a fabulous weekend! Thank you for stopping by.
What a fabulous and interesting recipe. I have never seen anything like it. A good excuse to buy or make some ghee! 🙂 Best wishes to you!
Shanna – don’t wait to make it if you don’t have ghee. Liquidity butter on a pan and use that to make the Halva. Thank you for stopping by. All the best to you too.
Lovely presentation. I love halva!
G
I love Halva too. Thank you.
All in our home love Sooji Halva and I make it frequently. I have used orange zest before…next time I will add orange juice. I bet it will taste amazing!
It does, indeed, Sonali. Try adding a dollop of the nutella too. You’ll love it. Thank you for stopping by. Hope to see you around soon again.
Looks delicious Lail…I love the addition of the Nutella!
Yup, the nutella was amazing with the orange flavored Halva. Thank you, Ameena.
Really yummy looking dessert and simple too. Who can resist halva?..Perfect.
Totally agree! It’s hard to resist Halva. Thank you!
I am crazy for halwa as well as desserts made from semolina. This looks very scrumptious, Lail! What a simple yet amazing recipe.
Thank you, Denise. The simple things in life are the best, aren’t they. Hope you try it sometimes.
So unique , love it !!!
Thank you, Simi.
Your comment about Mimi chocolate made me smile 🙂 I have tried using ‘I can’t believe its not butter’ in my desserts and it was a epic fail 🙁 glad that it worked out for you! As of now I stick to good old pure butter :p
Mimi Chocolate was really the only chocolate type candy available when I was growing up. Off course there was picnic which was delicious too which came a bit later I think. Have you ever tried picnic?
nope, I don’t remember having pinic. although the name sounds familiar 🙂
Such an interesting dessert Lail…I never made dessert with semolina…something that I would like to try in the future…looks delicious!
Hope you are having a wonderful week 😀
I hope you try it out, Juiana. The halva is delicious. Hope you are having a great week, too.
Looks delicious,and your photographs are lovely.
Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you around more.
That looks so delicious! How pretty!
Thank you! Glad you like it.
Gorgeous combination! I’m a bit sensitive to wheat, so I’d probably opt to make a tapioca or even a cornmeal version, but the deliciousness of an orange-y pudding with the other flavors sounds perfectly delightful and enticing, and your presentation of it makes it as pretty as a picture, too.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kathryn. You are very kind. I think cornmeal will be a good substitute for the semolina to try the Halva. Hope to see you around again. Thank you!
Hmmm! Very interesting. I’ve never used semolina in my kitchen, but I’ve heard of it many times from other food blogs. Very intrigued… love your pretty photography too!
Thank you, Nami. Glad to see you here. I think you’ll like semolina if you give it a try. Thank you for your kind words for my photography. Appreciate it. Hope to see you around again soon.
What a fantastic combination, Lail! So flavorful & yummy 🙂
Thank you, Ambreen.