Coconut Lovers Indian Semolina Parathascoconut Suji Ke Paratha Recipes

PUNJABI SEMOLINA HALWA (SUJI HALWA)

Steps:

• Split the cardamom pods with a sharp knife and remove the seeds. Grind the seeds to a powder with 1 tsp of the sugar using a pestle and mortar. Keep the empty pods for the syrup.
• Heat the remaining sugar in a pan over a medium heat with 600ml water until dissolved. Add the empty cardamom pods and simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and set aside.
• Heat the ghee in a wok or karahi over a medium heat, then add the semolina or flour. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring all the time, until it releases a toasted aroma and turns a biscuity golden colour, about 10 mins.
• Take the pan off the heat. Discard the empty cardamom pods from the warm syrup and pour it over the semolina in a thin, steady stream, stirring all the time. Take care - it will sputter. Return the pan to a medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the semolina thickens. It should have the consistency of creamy mashed potato. Stir in the ground cardamom, drained raisins and most of the sliced almonds. Serve piping hot with the remaining almonds scattered over.

COCONUT LOVERS' INDIAN SEMOLINA PARATHAS(COCONUT-SUJI KE PARATHA

Steps:

• Sieve semolina, sugar and cumin powder together.
• Keep aside.
• In a bowl, put the coconut, onion, ginger, corriander leaves and green chilli, salt and red chilli powder.
• Mix well until the mixture becomes moist.
• Add the sieved semolina into the bowl.
• Mix well.
• Add the required little amount of water to get a batter of very coarse thick consistency.
• Keep aside to set for 10 minutes.
• Once set, heat a tawa (flat bottomed pan) or griddle on medium flame.
• Pour 1-2 tsps.
• of ghee or oil on it.
• When the ghee or oil is hot, spread 4 big tbsps.
• of batter on it and spread evenly either with a flat spoon or your fingertips.
• Cover with a lid.
• Fry upside down till it's crisp.
• Likewise, repeat until all the batter has been used.
• Serve hot with plain yoghurt (low-fat), garnished on top with black pepper powder and corriander leaves.
• You can also pack this for hubby and baby to take to office and school, respectively.
• Enjoy!