CREAM OF WHEAT PUDDING
A creamy pudding made with cream of wheat (also called rava or sooji in India), milk, sugar and nuts.
Ingredients
Milk
: 2 cups
Sugar
: 1/2 tbsp
Water
: 2 cups
Ghee (clarified butter)
: 4 tbsp
Cream of wheat (or semolina)
: To Taste
Raisins
: 2 tbsp
Chopped nuts almonds and cahewnuts.
: 2 tbsp
Raisins
: 2 tbsp
Cardamom (elaichi) powder
: To Taste
Saffron strands soaked in a little hot milk.
Method
- Mix the milk, sugar and water in a microwave-safe large deep bowl and microwave uncovered on high (100%) power for about 6 minutes. stirring mid-way. Keep aside.
- Pour the melted clarified butter (ghee) in a microwave-safe large deep bowl.
- Mix in the semolina and microwave uncovered on high (100%) power for about 4 minutes stirring after every minute (taking care it does not burn) till the semolina is lightly roasted and aromatic.
- Now add the milk mixture and the rest of the ingredients. Stir well. Microwave uncovered on high (100%) power for about 2 minutes, stirring well after every 30 seconds, till the mixture is dry.
- Serve hot garnished with: fried almonds and cashewnuts.