The Dishes

Halwa Semolina

Prep time: | Cook time: | Serves 10

  • 6 tbsp of butter
  • 1 packet of semolina
  • 1 small packet of almonds, soaked in warm water then peeled
  • 1-2 tbsp grinded cardamom seeds
  • 10 cloves, cracked open
  • 1 handful of sultanas
  • 3 tbsp of sugar
  • 1 litre of milk
  1. Heat the butter on a saucepan.
  2. Fry semolina in heated butter.
  3. Add sultanas, semolina, almonds, cardamom and cloves.
  4. Fry the mixture until it is brown.
  5. Mix sugar with milk in a separate bowl.
  6. Add the milk and sugar mixture when the semolina mixture is brown.
  7. Lower the heat and let the milk soak in.
  8. Serve hot or with ice cream.