Love this. Not only the recipe; I love that you have your mom on and the way you interact together. Watching generations of women cook together is both prosaic and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Woohoo, halva for breakfast sounds amazing, we used to do that on festivals. Might make it for my kids tomorrow. Let me know how the baking from the book goes.
Nothing beats warm halwa, it's just so comforting. I've actually never seen it made with water, only milk so i'll have to try this out. I have so many memories of watching my mum make it as well - It would always be my job to stir it. One of my grandma's likes to put in some vanilla extract which is delicious but personally I feel like it overpowers the cardamom flavor which to me is what halwa is all about. One of my aunts also adds some orange zest to hers which adds a lovely brightness.
Hi Chetna... loved to see the video... Suji ka halawa has such a lot of memories with it.. It just plain makes one nostalgic. The way my mum makes it is a bit different though. She dry roasts the suji. Then roasts it a bit more with ghee (same like your mum does). Then she adds hot milk to it. after the suji is cooked, covered with lid she adds sugar to it directly. needs to be stirred to mix well and no lumps are formed. lastly a bit of steaming with lid on and final touch is if you like add chopped ripe banana to it. we also make it with mango pulp.only amount of sugar that goes in will be lesser in proportion to sugar in the mango pulp. finally add some chopped almonds and then dig.... will try this syrup method and let you know. sorry for a long comment... couldn't resist....
Can’t wait to try this!!! Also, I loved you on the Great British Baking Show!!! Just like you, I love making everything from scratch!! So happy to come across your channel!!!!!!
Food with Chetna I'll be making it this week.. been a while i did not have it.. And after watching your vid am tempted to hav it now. Thank You! Am new to your channel and Am definitely enjoying your recipes.. will try them whenever i can
Wow!! Thank you so much Chetna! What a wonderful way to make suji (or soji as we call it). Seeing you and your mum make this heavenly sweet dish, just reminded me of my Mum who also used to make this and it was so delicious, we used to enjoy after a meal as a dessert. Your recipe and method is just great. I will try it.
I just subscribed your channel ... I love your authentic recipes ..Suji ka halwa is my childhood favourite. God bless you and your mum. 🙏 I miss my mum....she used to make it for me. 👍😘🙌💐🌹💐
Hey Chetna, just discovered your channel and watching all your videos lol. I'm from Trinidad and we have that here too during Divali. It's called mahunbog/persad and we make it with milk and add raisins. Some people add fruits like apple or grape and when it's made in large quantities they make it with flour because it's cheaper. My mom makes hers with cream of wheat and condensed milk because she's decadent like that. Love your channel, your calm energy and your gorgeous hair. Oh your mom is fabulous too. 😊
Is this related to the Greek/Balkan halva? I've only seen denser halva, kinda looks like nougat but has a crumbly texture. I think the Greek version is made from sesame paste instead of semolina (?)
no, it's like what Americans call cream of wheat, but not as runny, it's the consistency of thick mashed potatoes.. it's to die for... what you are talking about is halava, and yeah it's made from sesame paste or sunflower seeds or any seed really think of this as a very sweet warm cereal
Wow Chetna!!
great recipe! superb videography! and how beautifully u guys cook food!!
Keep uploading wonderful recipes.
Thank you so much!
I just love your recipes. My best wishes to your mother.
I made this.. Wow it just finished in no time... Tasty ...
Oh, halwa is one of my absolute favorite desserts! I see homemade halwa in my near future. Many thanks to you and your mom.
Glad you like it, do try soon!
Ohh definitely trying this!! My friends used to bring back when they'd visit home snd have had such a craving ! Thanks !
Love this. Not only the recipe; I love that you have your mom on and the way you interact together. Watching generations of women cook together is both prosaic and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
That is so sweet! thanks a lot....
The measurements are so perfect. Made it for breakfast. Tastes amazing. Plus I also got your book. Can't wait to try more of your recipes
Woohoo, halva for breakfast sounds amazing, we used to do that on festivals. Might make it for my kids tomorrow. Let me know how the baking from the book goes.
Was feeling a bit blue today. Checked out this recipe and loved it. Thank you so much for sharing this ♥
Nothing beats warm halwa, it's just so comforting. I've actually never seen it made with water, only milk so i'll have to try this out. I have so many memories of watching my mum make it as well - It would always be my job to stir it. One of my grandma's likes to put in some vanilla extract which is delicious but personally I feel like it overpowers the cardamom flavor which to me is what halwa is all about. One of my aunts also adds some orange zest to hers which adds a lovely brightness.
sounds lovely
That is my favorite dessert or snack,I used to eat it when I was a kid,nowThanks to you, I finally can make it for myself🙏🏼
Most welcome 😊
Hi Chetna... loved to see the video... Suji ka halawa has such a lot of memories with it.. It just plain makes one nostalgic. The way my mum makes it is a bit different though. She dry roasts the suji. Then roasts it a bit more with ghee (same like your mum does). Then she adds hot milk to it. after the suji is cooked, covered with lid she adds sugar to it directly. needs to be stirred to mix well and no lumps are formed. lastly a bit of steaming with lid on and final touch is if you like add chopped ripe banana to it. we also make it with mango pulp.only amount of sugar that goes in will be lesser in proportion to sugar in the mango pulp. finally add some chopped almonds and then dig.... will try this syrup method and let you know. sorry for a long comment... couldn't resist....
Wow that sounds delicious, must try it this way sometime.
agreed..milk makes a lot of difference in the halwa.
We make it with milk
yummy recipe...
Thanks
Can’t wait to try this!!! Also, I loved you on the Great British Baking Show!!! Just like you, I love making everything from scratch!! So happy to come across your channel!!!!!!
Welcome to the channel and hope you will like the recipes here! Glad you enjoyed the show.
hey chetna i made this for my family and they just love it
plz do make more halwa receipes
Glad you and family enjoyed it!
That's my fav sweet dish too..
Love it!
Food with Chetna I'll be making it this week.. been a while i did not have it.. And after watching your vid am tempted to hav it now.
Thank You!
Am new to your channel and Am definitely enjoying your recipes.. will try them whenever i can
More Food with Mom videos please 😊
Wonderful recipe ... surely brings back a lot of memories 😀
Have you tried making it before?
wow chetna, thanx for this recipe. my favourte one. thanx my lovely chetna
Yeah!!!!! so glad you like it! I love this as well and specially when it is still warm.
Wow!! Thank you so much Chetna! What a wonderful way to make suji (or soji as we call it). Seeing you and your mum make this heavenly sweet dish, just reminded me of my Mum who also used to make this and it was so delicious, we used to enjoy after a meal as a dessert. Your recipe and method is just great. I will try it.
Nice my mum prefers milk in place of water but my granny (RIP) preferred water. Both yummy especially for winter breakfasts.
Perfect for breakfast!
Wonderful! Your Mama is lovely!
This is my fav fav fav fav fav halwa . . Yummmm
Yes my favourite too.
Made this last night. So fun to make and yummy!
That is super, so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Chetna it's past midnight in Singapore, came across ur video and quickly got up from my bed to made this. Thank you for sharing
The power of FOOD!
I just subscribed your channel ... I love your authentic recipes ..Suji ka halwa is my childhood favourite. God bless you and your mum. 🙏 I miss my mum....she used to make it for me. 👍😘🙌💐🌹💐
Thank you so very much!
I looove suji ka halwa!
Woohoo!
Yum. I grew up in Fiji and this was one of my favourites. 🙏
looks yummy, how long will it keep for in the fridge
Yum!👍👍👍
Thanks
My Man used to make this for herself it was one of two desserts she liked the other was banana fritters. Thank you for the recipe will try it. Xx
Do try and hope you will enjoy!
I very much enjoy having your mum share recipes with you. This sweet I've got to try!
Yes it is a really good one, do give it a go!
Love your mum
I made ghee earlier, so this is definitely gonna be one thing I use it in 😄
Perfect!
Hey Chetna, just discovered your channel and watching all your videos lol.
I'm from Trinidad and we have that here too during Divali. It's called mahunbog/persad and we make it with milk and add raisins. Some people add fruits like apple or grape and when it's made in large quantities they make it with flour because it's cheaper.
My mom makes hers with cream of wheat and condensed milk because she's decadent like that.
Love your channel, your calm energy and your gorgeous hair. Oh your mom is fabulous too. 😊
Welcome to the channel and thank you for your kind words.
Lovely as always!
Thank you!
Cheers for your mother 👍🏻🙏❤️
amazing. now I know how to make it. due to know the ratio of sugar with sugar free
Yeah Mitul, do give it a go!
any idea how much sugar is equal to how much sugar free
No idea Mitul, have never baked or cooked with sugar free stuff.
Wah
Made this twice after seeing ur video
Pls chetna give the recipe of eggless almond cake
Will try soon
We call this hoji and I love it😍
I love it too!
That was so easy! You've probably guessed it (if you've seen my other replies), but I love suji ka halwa 😄 Was that coarse or fine semolina?
you can use either, fine is better
is it ok to use ground cardomen powder, if so how much?
Can we add milk instead of water?
Yes you could try it with milk too!
first . hey chetna I love your vids so good. just a suggestion would be to make vids on your successful GBBO. I would love to make them
Thank you!
Unfortunately I think I might have to use vegan butter as I am allergic to milk, which is really unfortunate because I would love to try ghee.
We call this Kesari bath in south. Minor variations exist. :)
So true though, made in so so many ways.
in our family we make it with milk instead of water
Thats a good tip, next time I make it will cook with milk instead!
DO GIVE THIS A GO!!! ❤❤❤
Yassssss
Is this related to the Greek/Balkan halva? I've only seen denser halva, kinda looks like nougat but has a crumbly texture. I think the Greek version is made from sesame paste instead of semolina (?)
no, it's like what Americans call cream of wheat, but not as runny, it's the consistency of thick mashed potatoes.. it's to die for... what you are talking about is halava, and yeah it's made from sesame paste or sunflower seeds or any seed really
think of this as a very sweet warm cereal
No this is very different to the greek halva, this is an Indian dessert and totally delicious!
That is a good way to describe it!
thanks.. and I have made it with the Czech equivalent of "cream of wheat' with some honey, spices and raisins... super yummy
What's the perfect consistency of sugar syrup for the halwa?