Sooji, also known as semolina, is a type of wheat farina made from durum wheat. It is a coarse, purified wheat middling of a hard wheat variety. Sooji is commonly used in Indian cooking and is the primary ingredient in dishes like upma, halwa, and various types of Indian bread, such as dosa and idli. It is also used in various desserts, both in India and in other parts of the world.
To make sooji, durum wheat is cleaned, ground, and sifted to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm, which is then milled into a coarse, granular texture. Sooji can come in different levels of coarseness, depending on how finely it is ground, with fine, medium, and coarse varieties available for various culinary purposes.
Sooji is known for its versatility and is a staple ingredient in many Indian households, used in both savory and sweet dishes. It's often used to make a variety of dishes, including porridge, puddings, and even as a coating for frying certain foods.
Ingredients: Farina, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid.
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