Durga Puja is a very big occasion for all Bengalis. On the Sandhi Puja night the goddess is offered Sujir Payesh with Luchi. This Sujir Payesh is a very tasty sweet dish. This dish is offered not only on the duraga puja, but also on any special day as a dessert.
Ingredients for preparing Sujir Payesh:
- Suji (semolina): 250 gm
- Sugar : 200 gm
- Milk: 500 ml
- Ghee : 2 tbsp
- Cashew nut : 50 gm
- Raisin: 50 gm
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Whole cardamom: 2 pieces
Procedure for preparing Sujir Payesh:
- Heat a pan.
- Add Ghee.
- Add cardamom & bay leaf. Allow it to change its colour.
- Add suji & stir continuously till it becomes golden brown.
- Pour milk, cashew & raisin.
- Boil for 3 minutes.
- Add sugar & cook till it thickens.
- Remove from heat & serve.