Suji ka halwa
Suji halwa to be eaten with roti and luchi, in Bangladesh | |
| Alternative names | Rawa sheera, sooji halwa, mohanbhog, parsad, kesari bat, rava kesari |
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| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | India, Pakistan, Bangladesh |
| Region or state | South Asia |
| Main ingredients | Semolina, sweetener, fat (butter, ghee or oil), milk (optional), fruits and nuts (optional) |
| Similar dishes | Sanwin makin |
Suji ka halwa (Bengali: সুজির হালুয়া, Hindi: सूजी का हलवा, Marathi: रव्याचा शिरा, Urdu: سوجی کا حلوہ) or mohan bhog (Hindi: मोहन भोग, Sanskrit: मोहन भोग) is a type of halva in South Asian cuisine made by toasting semolina (called suji, sooji, or rawa) in a fat such as ghee or oil, and adding a sweetener like sugar syrup, honey, or jaggery powder. It can be served for breakfast or as a dessert. The basic recipe is made with just semolina, sugar or honey, ghee, and sometimes milk. Variations on this include dried or fresh fruits, nuts, shredded coconut, and other toppings. Wheat flour is often used as a substitute if semolina is not available, but virtually any starch can be used to make suji ka halwa.