Semolina Pudding

Semolina Pudding

 Ingredients :

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/4 cups water

1/4 cups milk

125 g ghee

3/4 cup fine semolina

2 tablespoons sultanas

2 tablespoons almonds, slivered

1 teaspoon cardamom, ground

Pinch of powdered saffron

Extra slivered almonds for decoration

Method :

Fill a saucepan with the sugar, milk, water and saffron. Bring to the boil, stirring to ensure that the sugars are dissolved completely. Set aside. Heat up a large saucepan over low heat, and melt in the ghee and fry the semolina. Stir constantly until the mixture is golden. Add the syrup, sultanas, cardamom, and almonds to cook over moderate heat. Stir with a wooden spatula, until the mixture thickens and not sticking to the sides of the saucepan.

Pour the mixture into a buttered dish and when it is cold, cut into desired shapes and decorate with the extra slivered almonds. This semolina pudding can be served either warm or cold. If preferred, cream can be added and serve as a dessert.