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Sooji Halwa Recipe (Rava Sheera) with Pure Ghee

By Ashutosh Nagare·Updated August 2026·5 min read

A bowl of soft sooji halwa made with pure ghee
The golden ratio: a classic sooji halwa uses roughly 1 part ghee : 1 part sooji : 1.5 part sugar : 3 part liquid. Roasting the sooji well in ghee is what makes it aromatic and non-sticky.

At a glance

  • Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 4.
  • Semolina roasted in ghee, then cooked with sweetened water or milk.
  • Soft, aromatic and perfect for festivals or prasad.

Sooji halwa (rava sheera) is the ultimate quick Indian sweet — comforting, festive, and made with just a few pantry staples. Ghee is what carries the aroma; here’s the foolproof method.

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1/2 cup buffalo ghee
  • 1 cup sooji (semolina/rava)
  • 3/4 cup sugar · 3 cups water or milk
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom, cashews & raisins, saffron (optional)

Method

  1. Boil the water/milk with sugar; keep hot.
  2. Fry cashews and raisins in ghee; set aside.
  3. Roast sooji in the ghee on low-medium 8–10 min until golden.
  4. Pour in the hot liquid carefully, stirring to avoid lumps.
  5. Add cardamom/saffron; stir until it thickens and leaves the pan.
  6. Rest 2 min, fluff, top with nuts, serve warm.

Tips

  • Roast patiently: well-roasted sooji = aromatic, non-sticky halwa.
  • Hot liquid: always add hot water/milk to roasted sooji to avoid lumps.
  • Use pure ghee: it defines the flavour — see how to identify pure ghee.

A little ghee-rich halwa is a lovely treat — enjoy in moderation (see how much ghee per day), and explore more ghee sweets.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make sooji halwa?

Boil water or milk with sugar and keep it hot. Roast sooji in ghee on low-medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until golden, then carefully pour in the hot sweetened liquid while stirring to avoid lumps. Add cardamom, cook until it thickens and leaves the pan, then garnish and serve warm.

What is the ratio for sooji halwa?

A classic ratio is roughly 1 part ghee to 1 part sooji, 1.5 parts sugar and 3 parts liquid. Roasting the sooji well in ghee is key to an aromatic, non-sticky halwa.

Which ghee is best for halwa?

A pure, aromatic ghee is best because it defines the flavour of the halwa. Buffalo bilona ghee gives a rich taste; ensure it is genuinely pure.

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