Halwa Puri Recipe – Pakistani Breakfast Plate

This breakfast plate brings together sweet semolina halwa and crisp puri. Serve with chana if you like a fuller meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina (suji)
• ½ cup ghee
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 cups water
• 2 green cardamom pods
• Chopped nuts for garnish
• For puri: 2 cups flour, pinch of salt, water and oil for frying

Method

1. Warm water with sugar and cardamom until the sugar dissolves.
2. In another pan, heat ghee and roast semolina over low-medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden.
3. Carefully add the warm sweetened water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
4. Cook until thick, then cover briefly on low heat. Garnish with nuts.
5. Knead flour, salt and water into a firm dough. Rest, divide and roll into small discs.
6. Fry puris in hot oil until puffed and golden. Drain and serve warm.

Serve with chickpea curry for a traditional-style plate. Take care when frying in hot oil.