Semolina Porridge (Sooji Halwa) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Semolina Porridge (Sooji Halwa)
Prep: 2 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Dessert

This Semolina Porridge (Sooji Halwa) is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 415 calories, 11.78g protein, and 64.52g carbs per serving. Ready in 17 minutes. High in fiber (2.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

415 Calories
11.78g Protein
64.52g Carbs
12.79g Fat
Semolina and nuts cooked in milk, butter and sugar

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1% fat milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 7 almonds
  • 0.4 oz cashew nuts
  • 7 pistachio nut kernels
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup semolina

Instructions

  1. Roast nuts in butter till slightly brown.
  2. Add semolina and keep stirring on low flame till semolina is slightly brown.
  3. Add sugar and then add milk to break lumps.
  4. Stir to desired consistency and enjoy.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Semolina Porridge (Sooji Halwa) contribute to your health goals:

  • Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Semolina Porridge (Sooji Halwa) can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Semolina Porridge (Sooji Halwa) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 415 calories per serving with 11.78g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 17 minutes total. Prep time is 2 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 415 calories, 11.78g protein (11%), 64.52g carbs, 12.79g fat. Plus 2.6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 415 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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