Semolina(सूजी) Indian Recipes 


History of Semolina(सूजी).

 Semolina is derived from the a Italian word, semolino . During 1790–1800 period ; alteration of Italian semolino i equal ivalent to semol(a) bran (≪ Latin simila flour) + -ino diminutive suffix. .... It is a milled flour of hard wheat used mainly in pasta.

All about Semolina(सूजी).

semolina is also popularly called as rava or Suji is made from dried durum wheat. The colour of the Rava or Suji(semolina) depends on the quality of wheat. Semolina is usually yellow in colour when made from hard(Durum) wheat. When made from other softer wheat types, the colour is white. It is available all-year round.

White Semolina(सूजी) Indian Recipes 

Usage of Semolina(सूजी).

Semolina is commonly used in making pasta, puddings, cereals and couscous. It is an very essential battering ingredient in many Indian dishes. A fine version of rava or Suji(Semolina) is used for batters, whereas a coarser(harsh in texture) form is used as an ingredient in many dishes. Semolina is used in various forms in various cuisines and various dishes. In North America and North Western Europe , Semolina is served as a dessert, boiled with milk. Mostly Italians peoples use semolina while making gnocchi and pasta. It is also used sprinkled over the recipe to avoid sticking. In south Indian cuisine, semolina is used to prepare savoury dishes like Rava Dosa,  Rava Upma, Rava pongal and Kesari, a mildly spiced dessert-cum-sweet dishs. In India Semolina is also used to make the ever so popular dish know as ., Suji ka Halwa. In Western countries, Semolina is flavoured with Vanilla and served as a jam or red-currant sauce.
Semolina gives a tender texture with a pleasant taste while cooking pasta. To prevent sticking, Semolina is used as an alternative as an baking flour in many  dishes. A small pices of durum semolina is added to the mix flour to make the crust tasty.

Nutritional Value of Semolina(सूजी).

1. Made from Durum wheat has very high protein content relative to normal wheat, Semolina digests slowly making you
feel full for a longer duration of time.
2. Thanks to its potassium content, Semolina improves kidney function Of body.
3. Semolina is a good source of several vitamin B-complex [riboflavin,  pantothenic acid, folic acid] and Vitamin
E, which help your metabolism and in building the immune system of the body.
4.Semolina is rich in minerals, such as phosphorus, zinc and magnesium which help strengthen the bones and improves
the nervous system of the body..
5.Semolina is a quick and nourishing source of energy.
6.Semolina is rich in iron.

Caution:  The Semolina contains gluten, Which makes it UNSAFE for those suffering from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity issues.



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