Simple, sweet, and oh-so-delicious! Make Aloe Vera Sooji Halwa today and enjoy it with your loved ones over a cozy evening or festive gathering. Don’t forget to share your experience in the comments! #araywahh #foodfusion #happycookingtoyou
Ingredients:
-Aloe Vera leaves 2 large
-Hot water as required
-Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp
-Water 1 Cup
-Sooji (Semolina) roasted 1 Cup
-Gur (Jaggery) crushed 150g
-Water ¼ Cup
-Desi ghee (Clarified butter) ½ Cup
-Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder) ½ tsp
-Khopra (Desiccated coconut) ¼ Cup
-Pista (Pistachios) chopped 2-3 tbs
-Badam (Almonds) chopped 2-3 tbs
-Milk powder 1/3 Cup
-Badam (Almonds) sliced
-Pista (Pistachios) sliced
Directions:
-Wash fresh aloe vera leaves & let it rest in standing position to release the yellow liquid for 1-2 hours.
-Yellow liquid is aloe latex, it is toxic & bitter,it should not be ingested.
-Cut & remove the end from which the secretion is released,wash thoroughly then remove thorny sides & green skin & remove its gel.
-In a bowl,add aloe vera gel (250g),hot water,pink salt,mix well & let it soak for 5 minutes then wash few times & strain.
-In a bowl,add strained aloe vera gel,water & blend well.
-Add semolina,whisk well & set aside.
-In the wok,add jaggery,water,cover & cook on low flame until jaggery melts (2-3 minutes).
-Add clarified butter,cardamom powder,mix well & cook for 4-5 minutes.
-Now add aloe vera & semolina mixture,mix well & cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes & mix continuously.
-Add desiccated coconut,almonds,pistachio,milk powder & mix well,cover & cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes.
-Garnish with almonds,pistachio & serve warm.
-It can be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
