Method

• Take a saucepan, combine sugar and water and cook on low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup thickens to a two thread consistency.
• Meanwhile, heat 50 gm clarified butter in a deep wok.
• Add semolina and stir fry for few minutes on low heat until it becomes fragrant.
• Add desiccated coconut, raisins, nuts and cardamom powder; cook for a few minutes.
• Add the hot thick sugar syrup and remaining melted ghee all at once, stirring continuously.
• Cook for a couple of minutes till it is almost dry and halwa rolls into a ball.
• Quickly spread out in a greased dish.
• Garnish with almonds and pistachios.
• Using a sharp knife, mark lines to make squares or diamonds and keep aside to set.
• When it cools, cut through the scored lines.
• Transfer to serving plate or store in air-tight container. Semolina Dry Halwa ready to enjoy!! :)