Perennial Favorite Thing: Sooji Halwa

Sweet and nutty, warm and buttery, sooji halwa (also known as sooji halva or suji ka halwa) is pudding that transports. With an beguiling saffron color and an intoxicating cardamom perfume, sooji halwa is just one of a collection of sweet Indian desserts with that fall under the halwa umbrella. Eat it for brunch, eat it for dessert. It's rich, comforting and ever-so-easy to make.

Here's two recipes to try out.

Don't have semolina? Use cream of wheat. No cashews? Pistachios or almonds will do. You probably already have everything you need hanging around your pantry. Just remember to use green cardamom rather than the black ones which bring in too much earth and smoke flavor.