Hmm that’s strange. I actually followed this recipe myself (I had to make a lot so I doubled the quantities). Oh and I also added a pinch of yellow foodcolor in the sugar mixture! That explains why mine is a bit yellow 
Maybe next time when u add the sheera to the sooji mixture wait till some of the water has evaporated and then quickly turn off the heat. Leave it a little more moist than normal, that should work!