Sooji Halwa

Also known as Kerasi Halwa. This is an Indian sweet. If you saw this in an Indian buffet, it would probably be orange in color (although I'm not sure how they make it orange since there are no orange ingredients...). I've never made it orange. The best way to describe the texture is kind of like cream of wheat, except really thick and sweet. It's good!

1 cup sooji (Asian/Indian grocery store)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups water
1/4 cup butter, melted (melted ghee is preferred - can find this in Asian/Indian grocery stores)
Raisins and cashews (optional - I'm not a fan)
Pinch of salt

Fry sooji in butter/ghee until light brown. Add cashews and raisins. Add water slowly, then add sugar and salt. Cook until water is absorbed.

Not my pic!