Semolina cake

This cake is mildly sweet and grainy in texture. It is so easy to make that even kids can be given a chance a try their hand. Further, the ingredients required to make this cake are easily available in every kitchen. It can be had with tea or served in birthday parties. 

Ingredients:
Roasted semolina- 1 cup
Milk - 11/2 cup
Sugar -1cup
Curd -1/2 cup
All-purpose flour/Maida -3/4 cup
Butter 1/2 cup
Candied papaya pieces -1/2 cup
Baking powder -1/2 tsp
Baking soda -1/2 tsp
Salt -1/2tsp
Pineapple essence -1 tsp

Method:
Combine the semolina and milk. Set it aside to soak for 10 minutes. Sieve the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Combine the sugar with butter and whisk for 5 minutes. Add the flour mixture and curd. Then, add the semolina mixture, half the candied papaya pieces and essence. Mix well. Pour it in a greased baking tin. Sprinkle the balance candied papaya pieces on top. Bake it in a pre-heated oven for 30 to 45 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Switch off the oven once the cake is cooked. Remove it from the oven after few minutes. Cool it before inverting the tin. Cut into pieces.

Note:
1. All the ingredients should be at room temperature before baking.
2. Choose a smoother version of semolina. 
3. Add more milk or flour to bring the dough to the right consistency.