A wonderful quick dessert that can be prepared in minutes. It does not require much advance preparations and can be whipped up even at short notice. It is a traditional , yet modern in its simplicity. The same dish is known as Rawa Sheera in Western India and in South India called as Rawa Kesari. The method is more or less similar .Though rawa/ sooji remains the key ingredient. In some variations milk is added instead of water. For flavouring usually cardamom is added Saffron threads make it more delicious. It is often made for an auspicious occasion or pooja at home or when you just want to have something sweet.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Cups Rawa [Semolina /Suji ]
1 Cup Sugar
1/2-3/4 Cup Clarified Butter [Sajuk Tup ]
1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
Few Saffron Threads [ Optional ]
1 Cup Milk/ Water /Milk
2 tablespoon Chopped Dryfruits [ As Per Choice ]
For Garnishing:
Raisins [ Kishmish]
Chopped Cashewnuts [ Kaju]
METHOD:
STEP 1 - Heat a wide pan on medium flame. Add ghee and then after heating add chopped dry fruits in it. Roast them for 1 minute.
STEP 2 - Add rawa/ sooji/ semolina and roast it well stirring occasionally. Make sure to roast sooji on low flame to avoid burning. Sooji will turns light pink in colour and you feel nice aroma.[It takes approx. 6-7 minutes ].
STEP 3 - After 7-8 minutes, add hot milk gradually, mix it well to avoid lump formation and
then cover it for 4-5 minute .
STEP 4 - After all the milk is absorbed by sooji, remove the lid and add sugar. Mix it well stirring continuously. First the mixture will becomes runny,
cover it with lid and cook for next 3-4 minutes or till the moisture will get absorbed by sooji.
STEP 5 - Remove the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring in between until you see some ghee is oozing out from the sides. Add cardamom powder, saffron strands and mix well and cook for 1 minute. Your sheera is ready to serve.
Serve immediately garnished with raisins and cashew nuts
.
NOTES :* If want to use saffron ,put it in 1 tbsp milk when you start the procedure.
*Be careful when you add milk, as the mixture has tendency to splutter
INGREDIENTS:
1 Cups Rawa [Semolina /Suji ]
1 Cup Sugar
1/2-3/4 Cup Clarified Butter [Sajuk Tup ]
1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
Few Saffron Threads [ Optional ]
1 Cup Milk/ Water /Milk
2 tablespoon Chopped Dryfruits [ As Per Choice ]
For Garnishing:
Raisins [ Kishmish]
Chopped Cashewnuts [ Kaju]
METHOD:
STEP 1 - Heat a wide pan on medium flame. Add ghee and then after heating add chopped dry fruits in it. Roast them for 1 minute.
Serve immediately garnished with raisins and cashew nuts
.
NOTES :* If want to use saffron ,put it in 1 tbsp milk when you start the procedure.
*Be careful when you add milk, as the mixture has tendency to splutter
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