Sooji Sweet - Sheera

India Semolina sweet - Sweet Sheera

Semolina is very commonly used in Indian cooking and here we make a sweet dessert called sheera often served during breakfast too. Made with semolina, sugar, milk, nuts and sometimes desiccated coconut too. Ghee and rose water give this that very authentic flavor so don't skip those out. The gel food color is just for presentation so feel free to leave that out.

Sooji Semolina Sweet

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Calories: 151kcal

$5

Adjust Servings Here: 20 Pieces

Semolina is very commonly used in Indian cooking and here we make a sweet dessert called sheera often served during breakfast too. Made with semolina, sugar, milk, nuts and sometimes desiccated coconut too. Ghee and rose water give this that very authentic flavor so don't skip those out. The gel food color is just for presentation so feel free to leave that out.

Equipment /Tools

• Suate pan
• Spatula
• Cutting Board
• Kitchen Knife

Ingredients

• 170 grams (1.02 cups) Semolina
• 100 grams (1.18 cups) Desiccated coconut
• 150 grams (150 cup) Sugar
• 150 grams (1.16 cups) Cashew nuts powder
• 250 ml (1.06 cups) Milk
• 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Rose extract
• 2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) Ghee Butter
• 2 drops (2 drops) Food gel color

Instructions

• Place everything in a heavy bottom pan and stir on med-low heat
• Continue to cook on medium-low until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
• When the mixture leaves the sides of the pan - remove it from the heat
• Pour it into a greased plate - spread it evenly with a spatula
• While still warm cut into squares, or diamond shape
• Let them cool completely - they will get firm when cooled.
• Store in an airtight container when cooled.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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