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A classic Indian sweet made with roasted semolina, ghee, and sugar, infused with cardamom and studded with nuts. This soft, melt-in-your-mouth dessert is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for celebrations or a quick treat.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Liquid Base
Roast Rava and Nuts
Combine and Cook the Sira
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A classic Indian sweet made with roasted semolina, ghee, and sugar, infused with cardamom and studded with nuts. This soft, melt-in-your-mouth dessert is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for celebrations or a quick treat.
This indian recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 639.36 calories per serving with 6.35g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dessert or snack or breakfast.
Finish and Garnish
Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped pineapple along with the water and sugar mixture and cook until the pineapple is soft before adding to the rava.
Add one ripe, mashed banana to the cooked sira at the end, just before adding the nuts, and mix well.
Replace the sugar with an equal amount of grated or powdered jaggery for a more earthy and traditional flavor.
Substitute ghee with coconut oil or a neutral vegetable oil. Use water or a plant-based milk like almond milk instead of dairy milk.
The combination of semolina (rava) and sugar provides a quick source of carbohydrates, which the body converts into energy, making it an excellent dessert after a meal or a pick-me-up snack.
Ghee is a source of healthy saturated fats and fat-soluble vitamins like A, E, and D. It contains butyric acid, which is beneficial for gut health.
Semolina (rava) is a good source of iron, an essential mineral for producing red blood cells and preventing anemia. A serving can contribute to your daily iron intake.
One serving of this Rava Sira (approximately 180g) contains around 630 calories. It is a calorie-dense dessert due to the ghee and sugar content, making it a rich source of energy.
Rava Sira is a traditional sweet treat and should be enjoyed in moderation. While rava provides some iron and carbohydrates for energy, and ghee offers healthy fats, the dish is high in sugar and calories. It's best reserved for special occasions rather than daily consumption.
Lumps usually form for two reasons: 1) The liquid added was not hot enough, or 2) You did not stir continuously and quickly while pouring the liquid into the rava. Always use boiling hot liquid and stir vigorously to ensure a smooth consistency.
Yes, for a vegan version, you can replace ghee with an equal amount of coconut oil or any neutral-flavored vegetable oil. The authentic flavor comes from ghee, but the oil version is also delicious.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, sprinkle a tablespoon of hot water or milk over it and warm it in a pan on low heat or in the microwave until soft and heated through.
There is no significant difference; they are essentially the same dish. 'Rava Sira' is the common name in South India (especially Karnataka and Maharashtra), while 'Sooji Halwa' is more common in North India. The base ingredients and preparation method are identical.