Suji / Soji
Suji / Soji. Enjoy the rich, comforting flavors that make this dish a timeless favorite.
Ingrédients
- 1 cup semolina (soji/suji)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups milk (or water, or half milk half water)
- 2–3 tbsp butter or ghee
- 3–4 green cardamom pods (crushed) or ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds or cashews (optional)
- Pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter/ghee: In a pot, melt the butter or ghee on medium heat.
- Toast the semolina: Add the semolina and stir continuously until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Add spices and extras: Stir in cardamom, raisins, and nuts.
- Add liquid slowly: Pour in warm milk (or water) gradually while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Cook until thick: Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes soft and fluffy.
- Add sugar: Stir in the sugar and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Finish: Add saffron milk if using, mix well, and remove from heat.
