Tricolor Sooji Halwa

As India is celebrating 68th year of independence on August 15th, here I am celebrating with a Tri color halwa for my readers.

Ingredients

1. Semolina/sooji/ Rava – 1 cup
2. Ghee – 3/4 cup
3. Sugar- 2 cups
4. Water – 3 cups
5. salt – a pinch
6. Orange color – 3 drops
7. Green Color – 3 drops

Preparation

1. Heat ghee in a wide bottomed pan. Add semolina and fry on low flame till u get a nice aroma.
2. In the meantime boil water.Once semolina  is done add boiled water to it and still well to avoid lumps.
3. stir continously till all the water is absorbed.Add sugar and salt to it.I always add a pinch of salt while making any sweet dishes.
4. Mix well and stir till u get a halwa consistency.
5. switch off the flame.
6. Divide halwa mixture into 3 bowls.mix green color in one,orange color in second and third one is white.
7. Take a pan greased with ghee.put the green mix first and flatten it evenly using the back of spoon.
8. Then put the one without any color and do the same as above. Finally put the orange mix and flatten it evenly.
9. Let it cool for sometime.cut into desired shapes.
10. If you want you can add nuts and raisins.