🍽️ A Traditional Delight: Half KG Halwa Puri Recipe
Introduction:
Halwa Puri is more than just a breakfast — it’s a weekend ritual, a Sunday memory, a plateful of tradition. The soft, puffed puris paired with rich, saffron-tinged suji ka halwa are the essence of South Asian comfort food. Whether it’s a festive morning or a treat-yourself weekend, Halwa Puri brings everyone to the table with a smile.
This Half KG Halwa Puri Recipe is perfect when you want just the right amount to serve a small family. It’s easy to follow and delivers all the nostalgic flavor you’d expect — right from your own kitchen.
🧾 Ingredients
For Suji Halwa:
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Suji (semolina) – 250 g
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Ghee – 100 g
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Sugar – 200 g
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Water – 2½ cups
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Cardamom – 4 pods, crushed
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Kesar (optional) – few strands
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Chopped nuts – 2 tbsp (almonds, pistachios)
For Puri:
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Maida – 1½ cups
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Atta – ½ cup
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Salt – ½ tsp
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Oil – 1 tbsp (for dough)
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Warm water – as needed
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Oil – for deep frying
👩🍳 Method
🟠 Halwa Preparation:
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In a pot, heat ghee and lightly toast crushed cardamom.
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Add suji and roast on medium heat until golden and aromatic.
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In another pan, mix sugar and water, add kesar if using, and bring to boil.
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Slowly pour sugar syrup into roasted suji while stirring constantly.
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Cook until halwa thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
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Garnish with nuts and set aside.
🔵 Puri Preparation:
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Mix maida, atta, salt, and oil. Add warm water slowly to make a firm dough.
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Cover and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
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Make small balls, roll into discs, and deep-fry in hot oil until golden and puffed.
🍽 Serving Suggestion
Serve hot puris with warm halwa, along with chana or aloo curry for a full traditional breakfast experience. Don’t forget a cup of chai on the side!
✨ Final Thoughts
There’s something truly comforting about a homemade plate of Halwa Puri — the balance of sweet and savory, the nostalgia of family brunches, the aroma of ghee and cardamom. This half kg recipe lets you enjoy that experience without excess — just enough to fill hearts and plates.
So take out that kadai, roll a few puris, and indulge in a morning that tastes like home.