Easy Sheera Recipe – Make Perfect Sooji Halwa at Home!

Make soft, melt-in-the-mouth Sheera (Sooji Halwa) with this easy recipe. Perfect for prasad or a quick dessert! Ready in 15 minutes.

This recipe was last published in June 2020 and has been updated in April 2025 with new images and updated recipe

Melt in the Mouth Sheera (Sooji Halwa) Video Recipe

Recipe Navigation

• Melt in the Mouth Sheera (Sooji Halwa) Video Recipe
• Sooji Halwa, a Nostalgic Treat
• What is Sheera
• Ingredients to make Suji Halwa
• Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Sheera
• Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
• How to Serve Sheera – Pairing Ideas
• Final Thoughts
• Pairing
• Easy Sheera Recipe – Make Perfect Sooji Halwa at Home!

Sooji Halwa, a Nostalgic Treat

Growing up, Sheera or more commonly known as Sooji Halva at my home was a staple on special occasions and especially on Ashtami and Naumi as Kanjak prashad. I still have fond memories of the divine aroma of roasted sooji mixed with ghee filling the house and the melt in the mouth texture with almonds and sometimes raisins.

What is Sheera

Sheera, also known as Sooji(Suji) Halwa, is a classic Indian sweet made with semolina (sooji), ghee, sugar, and cardamom. It's a quick, comforting dessert that is rich, aromatic and has a soft pudding like texture that melts in your mouth.

It a must on Satyanarayan Katha, Kanjak Pooja, Navratri. Often made on Ganesh Chaturthi or just a comforting dessert.

In this post, I will show you how to make the perfect Sheera at home with step-by-step instructions common mistakes to avoid and my pro tips to get the best results.

Ingredients to make Suji Halwa

Here is a gist of the ingredients. See recipe card for exact quantities.

• Sooji (Semolina) – Gives a soft and grainy texture
• Ghee – I use homemade Ghee for this recipe. Adds richness, enhances flavor and gives it a nutty aroma
• Sugar – Give it the sweetness, you can always adjust the taste
• Water – Or milk for a richer taste
• Cardamom Powder – I love the dash of cardamom in Halwa for its fragrance
• Almonds – Optional, but adds a good crunch
• Rose Petals - Optional, but I love the pop of color
• Raisins – Optional, Adds a natural sweetness

Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Sheera

• Roast the Semolina – Heat ghee in a pan and add the sooji. Roast it on a medium flame, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown and aromatic.
• Cook & Stir – Add the water, followed by sugar keep stirring until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
• Add Almonds, Raisins & Cardamom Powder– Stir in the slivered almonds, and raisins if using any, followed by cardamom powder. Incorporate the ingredients together for another 1-2 minutes. Serve warm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Mistake	Result	Expert Tips
Not roasting sooji properly	Sooji will taste raw and the color won't darken	Roast until golden and aromatic
Adding cold water	Lumpy texture	Use warm water or at room temperature and stir constantly
Too less ghee	Dry texture and raw taste	Stick to the recommended amount. This is a rich dessert. Rather eat in moderation.
Not stirring enough	Uneven lumpy texture	Keep stirring continuously

How to Serve Sheera – Pairing Ideas

• With Puri and Kala Chana - a classic combo on Navratri
• With Upma, Chole.

Final Thoughts

Whether you make it for a festival, prasad, or just a sweet craving, this recipe is sure to bring warmth and nostalgia to your home. Try making it and share your experience with us in the comments and your creations with us on Instagram!

Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Halwa: