Dairy-Free Sheera
Indulge in the comforting warmth of **Dairy-Free Sheera**, a delightful twist on the traditional Indian sweet. Crafted with aromatic roasted semolina, creamy almond milk, and fragrant cardamom, this vegan dessert is both rich in flavor and entirely dairy-free. Enhanced with saffron strands, a hint of coconut oil, and studded with golden raisins and crunchy nuts, each bite is decadently satisfying. Quick and easy to prepare in under 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for festive celebrations or simply as a soothing treat to enjoy anytime. Garnished with vibrant nuts and raisins, Dairy-Free Sheera pairs beautifully with a cup of herbal tea or as a standalone dessert to impress. Experience a wholesome, plant-based take on an age-old favorite today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina (sooji/rava)
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 0.5 cup almond milk
- 4 pods cardamom pods
- 0.5 teaspoon saffron strands
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds)
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Begin by lightly crushing the cardamom pods to release their flavor.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chopped nuts and raisins, frying them until the nuts are golden and the raisins are plump and set them aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining coconut oil and semolina. Roast the semolina over low-medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning, until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. This process should take about 10-12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, bring water, almond milk, sugar, saffron strands, and salt to a gentle boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar completely.
Once the semolina is roasted, slowly introduce the boiled liquid mixture to the roasted semolina in the pan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Add the crushed cardamom pods to the mixture.
Stir continuously as the semolina absorbs the liquid and begins to thicken. Reduce the heat to low and allow it to cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Add the fried nuts and raisins back into the sheera, reserving a few for garnishing.
Mix well, ensuring the nuts and raisins are well distributed throughout the sheera.
Serve the dairy-free sheera warm, garnished with the reserved nuts and raisins. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.3 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.1 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 686 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.1 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 934 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
