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Sooji: Healthy or Not? How To Choose Suji?

 Is Sooji healthy? How is suji made? Is suji maida? Semolina, or sooji, is a versatile flour derived from durum wheat. It's a staple ingredient in many Indian cuisines, particularly in the southern states. **Whole wheat semolina** is a healthier option as it retains the bran and germ layers, which are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It has a coarser texture and a brownish color. **Refined semolina** has a finer texture and a whiter color. While it's easier to cook with, it lacks the nutritional benefits of whole wheat semolina. How to Choose the Right Semolina Look for the color Whole wheat semolina is typically brown, while refined semolina is white. Check the texture Whole wheat semolina has a coarser texture. Read the label Look for terms like "whole wheat semolina" or "durum wheat semolina." By choosing whole wheat semolina, you can enjoy the delicious taste of semolina-based dishes while reaping the benefits of its nutritional value.  How to eat ...

Suji Fruit Cake: My First Baking Experiment With Air Fryer

suji cake in airfryer It's Christmas today and time to bake Christmas cake. Yes, this is not a typical X-mas cake, but I am extremely happy with the result. Perhaps it is the simplest yet yummiest fruit cake on earth using suji or semolina. The suji cake is baked in an airfryer - my latest investment. I have recently bought Prestige airfryer after getting inspiration from our very sweet aunt Anita Chahal's innovative airfried recipes. Yes, my first experiment with airfryer was a failure - tried making pakodas or fritters in my airfryer, I was disappointed since I wanted to make something special for my family in Patiala. Nevertheless I did not lose hope, and the next day, it was time to bake an airfryer cake. Yes, I was little apprehensive, but the fire within me to experiment kept me on! Then came my suji cake out of the airfryer. eggless semolina cake recipe Voila! It was such a hit with my family - with every single member loving every single bite of ...