Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of Halwa Puri, a traditional South Asian dish featuring a sweet semolina dessert paired with crispy fried bread. This flavorful and comforting meal is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert option.
Ingredients
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For the halwa:
- 1 cup semolina (sooji)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup ghee or unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon golden raisins (optional)
For the puri:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil (plus more for frying)
- Water, as needed to form a dough
Instructions
- For the halwa: Heat ghee in a saucepan and roast semolina until fragrant. Boil water and sugar, then pour into semolina, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, then add nuts and raisins.
- For the puri: Mix flour, salt, and oil, then add water to form dough. Rest, divide into balls, and roll into discs. Fry until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve halwa with freshly fried puris.
Notes
- For added aroma, sprinkle rose water or kewra essence into the halwa.
- Puri dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop, Frying
- Cuisine: South Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 halwa portion + 2 puris
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
