Mango Sheera / Mango Sooji Halwa

Inspiration -- My good friend Arati. She treated me with this lovely Mango Sheera and I had to try making it!!! Its a super sweet treat for all.

Ingredients:-

1. 1 Cup Sooji / Rava / Semolina
2. 1 Tbsp Ghee / Clarified butter
3. 1 1/2 Cup Mango Pulp / Mangoes ( Peeled and Chopped )
4. 1 1/2 Cup Milk
5. 1 Cup Sugar
6. 1 Tsp Cardamom powder
7. 1/4 Tsp Kesar ( Crushed )
8. Kesar ( few strands to garnish)
9. 1/4 Cup Water
10. Nuts ( roughly chopped around 2 tbsp or more)

Method:-

1. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan.
2. When it is hot ( not smoking hot ) add chopped nuts and saute till golden brown ( about 30
    seconds).
3. Then add Sooji / Rava to it and saute on medium heat till slightly puffed and golden
    brown.
4. Add mango pulp / mangoes and saute for a minute or so. Then add milk, water, kesar and mix
    well. Cover and let it cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally.
5. When the water and milk mixes well and the mixture thickens a bit add sugar to it and mix well.
    Now the halwa will loosen and become syrupy once again.
6. Cover and let it cook for 4-5 minutes more till it cooks completely and thickens. Stir
    occasionally to avoid burning and anything sticking to the bottom of the pan.
7. Once the halwa is almost ready add cardamom powder and mix well.
8. When ready to serve garnish with some kesar and chopped pistachios (optional ).
9. Serve hot / cold. Your choice.

Enjoy!!!