What is "sajjige"

Sajjige is a semolina based sweet that originated from the Karnataka. Several variants of this dish are available under other names in various parts of India. For instance, in Maharashtra, it is called sheera and in North India it is called sooji (suji) halwa. It is also served in Europe and United States as semolina pudding.

Sajjige is a Cuisine of Karnataka and a kesar/saffron flavoured variation of this is the Kesari bhath. Sajjige is served as a breakfast or a dessert item. The normal variety though is unflavoured and prepared with just semolina, sugar, ghee, and milk.

As it is easy to prepare, it is often favoured as a breakfast item, especially with pooris, in other parts of India. This dish is known to have several health benefits.

It is also offered as a prasad during Hindu puja rituals, such as in the Satyanarayana Puja. Sajjige occasionally includes fruits such as bananas and pineapple.