Sheera – Semolina Pudding
Also called Kesari or Sooji-HalwaSooji halwa or Sheera is a sweet made with sooji, that is semolina or cream of wheat as it is called. It is called Kesari Bath or Rava Kesari in Southern India. It is a kind of Semolina Pudding.Sooji ka halwa is made for breakfast or as a snack or as a side dish with a main meal. In Maharashtra and Karnataka, it is distributed to the devotees as a ‘Satyanarayana Prasad’, after the Satyanarayana Pooja. At that time Banana is also added to it.
_____________________________ How to Make-Sheera _____________________________ Ingredients: - Semolina (sooji) – 1 cup
- Sugar – ¾ cup or a little more.
- Water + milk – 2 cups
- Ghee – ¼ cup
- Cashew nuts -4-5 chopped finely
- Raisins – 10
- Cardamom powder – 1 1/2 teaspoon.
Cooking method: - Heat a deep thick bottomed pan. Add ghee and semolina. Roast till semolina starts giving a nice aroma. It will take about 7-8 minutes. But do not let it become brown.
- Add 2 cups water. Stir and let cook covered on low fire for a few minutes.
Remove lid and add sugar. Mix well and let cook some more. - Add cashew nuts, cardamom powder. Cover and cook for a few minutes.
Halva is ready to serve. Tips: - Add banana, mango or pineapple as a variation.
- Add milk instead of water if you wish. Or you can use half milk and half water. Milk makes it more tasty.
- If you are a vegan, use only water. Instead of ghee, use oil.
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