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Sheera

sheera

About

Sheera is a sweet dish made with semolina, sugar, ghee, and nuts. It is a popular dish in India and Pakistan. It is usually served as a dessert or made during festivals. It can also be made with jaggery which gives it a rich caramel taste.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

2.2
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Fats

25.0
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Carbs

4.8
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Fibre

0.8

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Recipe

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Ingredients

semolina

2 cups

sugar

2 cups

water

4 cups

ghee

2 tablespoons

chopped almonds

2 tablespoons

chopped cashews

2 tablespoons

raisins

2 tablespoons

cardamom pods, crushed

2

saffron

A pinch

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat the ghee in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2:

Add the semolina and roast it for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3:

Add the sugar and water and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 4:

Add the almonds, cashews, raisins, cardamom, and saffron and stir to combine.

Step 5:

Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6:

Serve the sheera warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10557 users have chowed down on Sheera a whopping 17672 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore are the top 5 cities gobbling up Sheera like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Sheera, our users are head over heels in august, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Sheera is the food of choice for 24-27 male, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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