Instant Pot Sooji Halwa – Semolina Sooji Rava Halwa

This Instant Pot Sooji Halwa – Semolina Sooji Rava Halwa is delicious, carb-based pudding is just about the most comforting dessert you’ll ever encounter.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian, North Indian, South Indian

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
1 cup sooji (roasted kind or pre-roasted at home)
1/2 cup whole milk
1 and 1/2 cup water
Pinch of saffron strands (approximately 20 strands)
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tbsp golden raisins
1/2 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
3/4 cup sugar (white)

Equipment

Instant Pot

Method

Prep

Bring water, milk and saffron to a boil in a small bowl for 3 minutes in a microwave.

Cook

Select sauté on the instant pot and adjust to normal. Then, add in ghee to the pot.
When the ghee is hot, add in roasted sooji, and stir well.
Press cancel.
Add in the warm milk + water + saffron mix. Further, add in slivered almonds, ground cardamom (optional) and raisins. Stir well.
Then add in sugar and give it a good stir.
Close the lid and select manual/high pressure for 4 minutes. When done let the pressure release naturally for 7 minutes. Then quick release the pressure.