Halwa Puri

• 1 cup semolina (sooji)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• water as needed for kneading dough
• oil for deep frying for puris

Method

1. 1

   In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee on medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the semolina to the ghee and roast until it turns golden brown, stirring continuously.

3. 3

   Slowly add the water while stirring to avoid lumps. Add sugar and cardamom powder.

4. 4

   Cook the mixture until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan. Add chopped nuts and mix well.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix whole wheat flour with water to form a soft dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Roll out small portions of the dough into thin circles.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the puris until they puff up and turn golden brown.

8. 8

   Serve the hot puris with warm halwa on the side.