Soji Recipe: Easy and Quick at Home

Soji Recipe is the best famous halva in Afghanistan and Pakistan and its taste is very good. This halva is made with semolina flour or Soji which has a coarse texture and has many properties. This dessert has a coarse texture because of semolina flour and this flour must be purchased from stores. In Islamic countries, Soji halva is prepared during the month of Ramadan and of course it is also used in ceremonies and parties. Its good taste is popular with everyone and it is easily prepared at home.

What is semolina flour?

Semolina flour is made from wheat and accounts for approximately 8% of the total wheat harvest in the world. This flour has coarse grains and a darker color and an earthier aroma than white wheat. This flour is made from durum wheat and this type of flour is also available in stores that carry white wheat.

Semolina flour or Soji has many properties, one of which is a rich source of vitamin B and is high in folic acid. It is also rich in iron and calories, which is very beneficial for pregnant women. Semolina flour is used in making macaroni and pasta.

How to make homemade Soji Recipe?

Soji Recipe is a type of semolina halva that is prepared in different countries such as India, Pakistan and Afghanistan and has almost the same recipe. This dessert is available ready-made in stores, but it is better to make it at home so that it is healthy and fresh. In this article, we have provided you with the easiest way to prepare it.

Ingredients for the Afghan Soji Recipe

In Soji halva, the most important option is semolina flour or durum wheat flour, which you can easily get from stores.

Semolina flour	1 Cup
Milk or water	2.5 Cups
Cardamom powder	1 Teaspoon
Rosehip	1 Tablespoon
Sugar	1 Cup
Raisins	2 Tablespoons
Oil or butter	Half a cup
Infused saffron	As needed
Pistachio or almond slices	As needed

How to make Soji Recipe

Step 1

First, put the semolina or semolina flour on the heat and roast it on low heat for 15 minutes until its color darkens and its smell spreads in the air. This is mandatory in preparing all halva that is made with flour so that your dessert does not smell of raw flour.

Step 2

Combine the milk and sugar together and put on the heat and add the saffron to it until it boils.

Step 3

Add the oil and butter to the flour and stir until it melts in the flour. Add the almond and pistachio slices to the ingredients and roast it on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 4

In this step, add the syrup you prepared with milk to the ingredients step by step and stir until it does not form a ball. Add raisins to the halva and close the lid of the container and after 10 minutes, remove it from the heat and decorate it in any way you like.

Benefits of Soji halva for the body

• A quick source of energy for the body
• Improves digestive function
• Rich in iron and prevents anemia
• Strengthens the immune system
• A source of vitamin B and folic acid

Disadvantages of Soji halva for the body

• Improves brain function
• Disadvantages of Soji halva for the body
• Increases blood sugar and is unsuitable for diabetics
• Risk of weight gain and high cholesterol
• Tooth decay
• Gluten sensitivity

Conclusion

Soji Recipe is one of the most famous desserts in Afghanistan and Pakistan that has many properties. This famous dessert is made with semolina flour and has a unique aroma and taste. Semolina flour is used in making pasta and macaroni and is used to prepare foods such as Irmik and Pasta salad Excessive consumption of various foods has side effects and you should observe moderation in eating any type of food. Make this quick and easy dessert at home and share your thoughts with us.