Sheera

Sheera (commonly known as ‘Halwa’ in North India ) is a very common sweet in Maharashtrian homes. It is used as a sweet for distribution during Puja’s.

My friends and I are very fond of it and we make sure that we attend almost every Puja only for it (;-P)

Ingredients:

1)      Semolina (Rava) – 300gms

2)      Sugar – 100gms (or as per sweetness)

3)      Ghee – 50ml

4)      Raisins

5)      Cashew nuts

6)      Cloves – 10 to 15 nos

7)      Cardamom powder

8)      Boiling water – 500ml

9)      Saffron / Orange food colour

10)   Salt to taste

Procedure:

1. ·         Heat Ghee in a shallow pan on slow fire and add the cloves and raisins.
2. ·         Once the raisins are cooked add the Semolina (Rava). Keep stirring making sure that you don’t burn it!!!!!
3. ·         Add salt and saffron / food colour.
4. ·         Now, add sugar and cardamom powder – stir well.
5. ·         When the semolina is fully cooked, add cashews and pour the boiled water (all on slow fire!!!).
6. ·         Stir it well till all the water gets absorbed.
7. ·         Put off the heat as soon as the water is evaporated.
8. ·         Cover the pan and let it stay for some time.

And Voila!!!!! Your Sheera is ready!!!!