A homemade semolina porridge, inspired by the Indian Suji ka Halwa.
This recipe is best suited as a wholesome breakfast idea with banana and cashew, but of course, you can enjoy it too as a fulfilling dessert.
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You know, I like to have and discover different breakfast ideas, and obviously, they need to be tasty, or you will still see me sleeping at unspeakable times in the day.
To motivate myself and start the day on the right foot, I need an easy and quick breakfast and also something comforting that satisfies my food cravings in the morning.
At the same time, I take care that the ingredients are nutritiously balanced.
What is Semolina?
Well, it's not a fancy ingredient, no, semolina is just wheat.
Semolina is refined durum wheat, and durum wheat is one of the many wheat types out there.
The same wheat is used for making pasta because it retains its shape well, so to speak it's harder and rich in gluten.
Semolina is used across various cultures. You might know it as Cream of Wheat too.
I also have a French Semolina with candied orange recipe.
What is Semolina Porridge?
Semolina Porridge — also known as suji halwa in India — is a porridge cooked with milk and sugar and flavored with other ingredients such as nuts, spices, fresh and dry fruits.
It's nutritious and a keeps your stomach full.
You can have a semolina porridge for breakfast today and tomorrow you may enjoy a Swiss Bircher Muesli or homemade jam on a wholewheat bread or a bowl full of fruits.
This, of course, is just an example, what I want to convey is that different food ideas will not just tickle your taste buds but also assist in your wellness.
📖 Recipe
Suji Halwa Recipe
Ingredients
- 100 grams Semolina
- 50 grams clarified butter ghee
- 400 milliliter Milk
- pinch Salt
- 50 grams Brown Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon Ground
- 80 grams Cashews
- 2 small bananas or 1 big banana
Instructions
- Place the semolina into a pan and dry roast it for a few minutes until the color changes into a golden hue. Keep on stirring frequently as well or shake the pan or the semolina will burn!
- Continue to add in half amount of the milk first. Mix it all and then add the remaining milk. keep on slow to medium heat.
- Throw in the salt, brown sugar and cinnamon powder. Mix well and let it cook for a minute or two before you add the cashew nuts (whole or in rough pieces).
- The semolina porridge cooks fast and you will be looking for something like a liquid consistency, so only cook it for a few minutes. Then take from the heat and add the banana slices before serving the semolina breakfast porridge hot.
