Coconut Halwa | Sooji Nariyal Ka Halwa
Sooji Halwa with Coconut Milk:
What is Sooji or Rava?
Coconut Milk – we used thick variety. Desiccated Coconut Mawa – I used homemade mawa/khoya Sugar – white granulated sugar Ghee – I used homemade desi ghee Saffron – 10/12 threads soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk Mixed nuts – Charoli, and Pistachios and Almonds (slivered) Cardamom Powder
Vegan Coconut Halwa
Make vegan by using coconut oil instead of ghee. Omit the mawa. Soak the saffron in 1 tbsp coconut milk rather than dairy milk
How to make the best Coconut Halwa
Can I use fresh coconut?
Yes, you can.
Tips for Nariyal Ka Halwa Recipe
Keep the heat low when roasting the semolina and take your time with roasting it Wait until the semolina turns light pink and aromatic. You can then move onto the next step. Use full-fat versions of the ingredients for the creamiest halwa.
Serving and Storing:
You can make this siro in advance. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days – keep away from other strong-smelling food Serve either warm or at room temperature for the best flavour. This siro or halwa can be served as Prasad for any holy occasions or ceremonies. Also can be served as dessert after having a spicy Indian meal or served in a Gujarati Thali. Sometimes we pair it with Aloo Chole (potato and chickpea curry without onion-garlic) and Poori (deep-fried Indian flatbreads) for Sunday brunch.
Other Halwa Recipes and Semolina Recipes
1. Garvanu (Gujarati semolina kheer) 2. Chocolate Passionfruit Semolina cake 3. Sooji Gujiya 4. Instant Pot Dudhi Halwa 5. Masoor Daal Halwa 6. Habshi Halwa 7. Pistachio Halwa Note:- This post was originally posted on 10th August 2013, since I have updated with more content and images. The recipe remains the same.
