Low calorie Sooji ka Halwa

Well ,Halwa’s were always yummilicious since I was Kid ,with all types as Gajar ,Lauki ,Wheat (with sugar/Gur) ,Sooji & especially during winters ,they posed as a perfect Hot desserts .

With the span of time ,with changes in lifestyle ,getting us minimum on Physical work but more on mental activities ,made me health conscious ,so then started a spree of cutting down on desserts for some 2-3 years ,but sooner with the introduction of “Natura –Sugar Free” ,I’v got back to my taste on these amazing delicacies .

Presenting a Low calorie, but a scrumptious, lip-smacking “Sooji Ka Halwa”:

Ingredients:

Major Category: Lots & Lots of Love with Natura Sugar Free.

Servings: 3

For Measurement -Cup size: 250ml

Rest:

1. Semolina (Sooji) -1 cup
2. Ghee (5-6 tablespoon)
3. Natura Sugarfree (http://sugarfree-india.com/) 15-20gms (or as per sweetness required)
4. Milk (3/4^th cup) & Hot water (approx.1.5cup)
5. Cashew – 10-12 (cut into pieces)
6. Almonds -5-6 (cut into pieces)
7. Saffron (Kesar) -3-4 leaves soaked in water

For Garnishing:

1. Cardamom powder (3-4 crushed)
   
2. Dry Coconut powder (as per taste)

   

Method:

• Pre heat the kadhai for few seconds & pour in Ghee to it ,let ghee melt ,add cashew & almonds & fry until they turn golden –brown.
• Add Sooji to it & keep stirring it on low flame until it turns slight brown (don’t overheat it) & the aroma of roasted sooji spreads across, this will take approx.10-12 minutes.
• Once done, add sugar free to it & mix thoroughly.

  

• Keep hot milk & hot water ready aside, once all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, add milk & water to the dry heated mixture & stir slowly.
• Once mixed, add kesar leaves (already soaked in water) to it.
• Now, let it heat for another 5 minutes, till most of the water gets soaked up.
• Add Cardamom powder & dry coconut on top of it for garnishing

So, here a great tempting aroma generates ensuring that it is immediately served & enjoying the day with some delectable taste (yes with low calories) J