Semolina halwa and Bengal
gram (kala chana) dry preparation are made for Devi puja, especially during
Navratri celebrations.
Here’s the recipe for these lip smacking dishes:
Semolina halwa
Ingredients:
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2 tbsps ghee
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1 cup Semolina
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1 cup sugar
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4 cups water
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¼ tsp cardamom powder
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1 tbsp cashew nuts
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½ tbsp raisins
Instructions:
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Heat the ghee in a thick bottomed pan and add
the semolina. Lower the flame, keep stirring and add the cashew nuts after
about two minutes.
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When the semolina turns to brown color, add the
sugar and stir for a few seconds.
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Add the water, mix well and add the raisins and
cardamom powder. Cover the pan and let it cook for about three minutes.
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When the consistency is semi solid, remove from
the flame.
Bengal gram dry preparation
Ingredients:
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1 cup Bengal
gram (kala chana) soaked overnight and pressure cooked with salt and 1½ cups
water for 18 minutes
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1 tbsp oil
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½ tsp cumin seeds
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A pinch of asafetida
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¾ tsp cut
ginger
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¼ tsp turmeric powder
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¼ tsp red chilli powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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½ tsp garam masala powder
Instructions:
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Drain the cooked Bengal
gram and keep aside.
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Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan and when it
starts smoking, add the cumin seeds and asafetida.
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Add the cut ginger and stir, let it turn
brownish.
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Add the cooked Bengal
gram, and all the masala powders.
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Stir well and keep on low flame for about two
minutes and remove from fire.
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