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Sheera with Nuts Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup semolina (rava)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Special equipment needed:
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Wooden spoon

Step-by-step instructions:
a. Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
b. Add the semolina and roast it until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
c. Add the chopped nuts and continue roasting for another minute.
d. In a separate pan, heat the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
e. Slowly pour the sugar syrup into the semolina mixture while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
f. Add the cardamom powder and stir well.
g. Cover the pan and let the sheera cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and the ghee separates from the sides.
h. Serve hot garnished with more chopped nuts.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
5. Temperature:
Medium heat for roasting the semolina and nuts, low heat for cooking the sheera.
Serving size:
4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 350
Total fat: 18g
Saturated fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total carbohydrates: 44g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugars: 30g
Protein: 4g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of nuts or a combination of nuts as per your preference.
- You can use clarified butter (ghee) or unsalted butter instead of ghee.

Variations:
- You can add saffron strands to the sugar syrup for a more aromatic flavor.
- You can add raisins or shredded coconut to the sheera for added texture.

Tips and tricks:
- Roast the semolina and nuts on low heat to avoid burning.
- Stir the sheera continuously while adding the sugar syrup to avoid lumps.
- Add the sugar syrup slowly to the semolina mixture to avoid splattering.

Storage instructions:
You can store the leftover sheera in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the sheera in a pan over low heat, adding a little milk or water to loosen it up if it has thickened.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the sheera in individual bowls or on a platter garnished with chopped nuts.

Garnishes:
Chopped nuts, saffron strands, edible silver or gold foil (varak).

Pairings:
Sheera goes well with hot chai (tea) or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
You can serve sheera as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet snack anytime.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sheera is too thick, add a little milk or water to loosen it up.
- If the sheera is too thin, cook it for a few more minutes until it thickens.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh ingredients and store the sheera properly in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage.

Food history:
Sheera is a popular Indian dessert made from semolina, sugar, and ghee. It is commonly served at religious ceremonies and festivals.

Flavor profiles:
Sheera has a sweet and nutty flavor with a hint of cardamom.

Serving suggestions:
Serve sheera as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet snack anytime.

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Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Creamy, Aromatic