Nutty Brainfood – Sooji

a crumbly delight to keep going

Life has a way of filling up with study, work, and all the small things in between, and sometimes our posts take a little pause. But in the background, this jar of Nutty Brainfood Sooji has been our constant companion — a sweet, nutty crumble that fuels focus and brings a touch of comfort to busy days. It’s simple to make, stores well for the week, and feels like the perfect Desi-meets-Deutsch snack: wholesome, a little indulgent, and made to keep you going when the to-do list doesn’t end.

Nutty Brainfood – Sooji

(small batch for 1 week of study)

Ingredients

• 1 cup* semolina
• ½ cup whole almonds
• ½ cup pistachios (in shells)
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter or ghee
• pinch of salt
• 3 cardamom pods

*use a cup measure or a tea cup

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Instructions

1. Peel the pistachios.
2. Crush almonds and pistachios, then set aside.
3. In a pan, melt butter with cardamom pods over medium heat.
4. Add sugar and wait for it to melt.
5. Once sugar starts melting, add semolina and salt. Keep stirring until you have an even, golden texture.
6. Add the nuts (and raisins, if using), stir through until the raisins soften.
7. Serve once cooled down — it’s very hot right out of the pan!