Sooji (Fine)

Sooji Fine — Fine Semolina (Rava) | 4 lb & 8 lb

Sooji Fine (fine semolina / rava) is a finely milled durum wheat product with a smooth texture and mild, slightly nutty flavour. A versatile pantry staple in South Asian kitchens, it is used in a wide variety of sweet and savoury dishes from breakfast to dessert. The fine grind gives a smoother, more delicate texture than coarse sooji — ideal for halwa, sheera, and dishes where a silky consistency is preferred. Available in retail and bulk sizes.

Culinary Uses:

• Sooji halwa — the classic Indian semolina dessert with ghee, sugar, and cardamom
• Sheera — Gujarati and Maharashtrian sweet semolina pudding, often made with milk and saffron
• Upma — a savoury South Indian breakfast staple with vegetables and tempering
• Rava idli — quick semolina idli that requires no fermentation
• Rava dosa — crispy, lacy dosa made with semolina batter
• Dhokla and steamed semolina snacks
• Coating for cutlets, vada, and fried snacks — gives a light, crispy crust
• Semolina cake and baking — adds texture to cakes and cookies

Fine vs. Coarse Sooji: Fine sooji has a smoother texture and cooks more quickly, making it ideal for halwa, sheera, and rava idli. Coarse sooji (also called idli rava or coarse rava) gives a grainier texture better suited for upma and some dosa varieties. This is the fine variety.

Available Sizes:

• 4 lb — $7.79
• 8 lb — $12.99

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture. Keeps well for up to 12 months.

Vendor: Spice Hub of India