Puri ka Halwa (15 Minutes Recipe)

The delightful tradition of enjoying Halwa Puri Chaney brunch is a cherished one in my household, especially on Eid mornings. Even during the challenging times of the covid year, I found joy in preparing this scrumptious feast at home. I discovered convenient and time-saving recipes, ensuring that the delicious meal was ready promptly without compromising on taste. One such recipe is the incredibly easy and delightful Puri ka Halwa. Get ready to experience a breakfast that will leave you smiling from ear to ear!

Ingredients for Puri ka Halwa

Semolina
Semolina or Soji is the main ingredient of this recipe and can be easily found in any grocery store, I didn’t roast semolina to give it any brown color we usually do in a regular sooji ka halwa.

Sugar
Puri ka halwa is sweeter compared to the regular dessert. For every half a cup of semolina, I used three fourth cups of sugar. Regular sugar is what I used, but you can also use sweeteners if you prefer.

Water
Halwa is slightly thinner in texture, the water-to-semolina ratio is one and a half cups of water for every half a cup of semolina. Water is not directly added to semolina, but a simple syrup is made by combining sugar, water, and food coloring. To make the simple syrup, mix everything and cook on high heat until the sugar dissolves.

Food Color
I used 1/4 tsp of yellow food color while making simple syrup. I won’t recommend any other colors other than yellow or orange.

Cardamoms
Green cardamoms are my favorite to add to any dessert. If you don’t like them then you can omit using cardamom.

Almonds and Pistacios
I like to garnish halwa with sliced almonds and pistachios, but they are optional. Use any other toppings of your choice such as coconut, raisins, and cashews.

What to serve with Puri ka Halwa?

Halwa puri is usually served with puri which is a flatbread fried until nice and crispy, along with Chaney, aloo ki sabzi, and dum ka keema. I’m linking those recipes down below, don’t forget to check them out.