Sheera
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth delight of **Sheera**, a classic Indian dessert made with toasted semolina, creamy ghee, and the perfect balance of milk and sugar. Fragrant with **cardamom** and infused with the luxurious aroma of **saffron**, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for festive occasions or a comforting treat. The addition of golden roasted **cashew nuts** and plump, sweet raisins provides delightful bursts of flavor and texture in every bite. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Sheera is a celebration of simple ingredients transformed into a decadent dessert. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing guests, this traditional dish is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Semolina (Sooji/Rava)
- 0.5 cup Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Saffron Strands
- 2 tablespoons Cashew Nuts
- 2 tablespoons Raisins
Instructions
Start by soaking the saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk and set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee on medium flame.
Add cashew nuts and sauté until golden brown. Remove the cashews and set aside.
In the same ghee, add raisins and sauté until they puff up. Remove and set aside with the cashews.
Now, add the semolina to the pan and roast it in the ghee on medium flame until you get a slight golden brown color and a nutty aroma. This will take about 5-6 minutes. Stir continuously to avoid burning.
In a separate saucepan, mix water and milk and bring it to a boil.
Once the semolina is roasted, carefully pour the boiling water-milk mixture into the pan, stirring constantly. Be cautious as it may splutter.
Continue stirring to ensure there are no lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the semolina absorbs the liquid.
Add the sugar to the pan and stir well. The mixture will become slightly runny at this stage because the sugar will release moisture.
Cook for another 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the ghee starts to separate on the sides.
Add the cardamom powder, saffron milk, roasted cashew nuts, and raisins to the sheera. Mix well.
Remove the sheera from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.1 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.0 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 137 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 357.7 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 963 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.
