Alternative names Sheera, sooji halwa Course Dessert, Breakfast Region Indian subcontinent | Region or state Indian subcontinent Place of origin India Serving temperature Hot or Cold | |
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Type Indian desserts, Breakfast Main ingredients Semolina, Sugar, Ghee, Milk Similar Semolina, Dessert, Milk, Ghee, Sugar | ||
Rava rotti recipe how to make sajjige rotti vegrecipesofkarnataka
Sajjige is a semolina based sweet that originated from the Karnataka. Several variants of this dish are available under other names in various parts of India. For instance, in Maharashtra, it is called sheera and in North India it is called sooji (suji) halwa. It is also served in Europe and United States as semolina pudding.
Contents
- Rava rotti recipe how to make sajjige rotti vegrecipesofkarnataka
- Wheat dessert godhi sajjige
- Historical usage
- References
Sajjige is a Cuisine of Karnataka and a kesar/saffron flavoured variation of this is the Kesari bhath. Sajjige is served as a breakfast or a dessert item. The normal variety though is unflavoured and prepared with just semolina, sugar, ghee, and milk.
As it is easy to prepare, it is often favoured as a breakfast item, especially with pooris, in other parts of India. This dish is known to have several health benefits.
It is also offered as a prasad during Hindu puja rituals, such as in the Satyanarayana Puja. Sajjige occasionally includes fruits such as bananas and pineapple.
Wheat dessert godhi sajjige
Historical usage
In Medieval Arab cuisine, semolina was cooked with water, honey, camphor, saffron, and sesame oil.
In 14th century Spain, semolina was cooked with almond milk, oil and optionally saffron for coloring.
In England circa 1845, baked semolina puddings were recommended by renowned cooks such as Eliza Acton.
