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5.0 from 12 votes

Sheera | Sooji Ka Halwa

Sweet semolina pudding made with sooji, ghee and sugar perfect for breakfast or dessert

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fine sooji rava/semolina
  • ½ cup ghee see notes
  • 1 ripe banana sliced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts almonds, pistachios, and cashews
  • ¼ cup raisins optional

Instructions

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  1. Add ghee and sooji to a pan and roast on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes stirring continuously as sooji slowly turns to light golden brown color and aromatic.
  2. Turn the heat to low and add banana, smashing it with the back of the spatula as you mix in.
  3. Mix milk and water and heat in the microwave until it is hot but not boiling, about 3 minutes. Slowly and carefully add it to the pan stirring continuously. Be very careful while adding liquids may cause a lot of steam and the Sheera may start to splatter
  4. Once the liquids are fully mixed in, add saffron. Cover and cook on low heat for five minutes as the sooji will absorb all of the liquids.
  5. Add sugar, cardamom, and half of the nuts. Mix well and cook covered on low heat for 5 minutes. Sheera will continue to thicken as it cools down. Garnish with remaining nuts and raisins.

Notes

  • Special Notes from Mom to make Sheera for Puja
  • Additional Notes
  • To make Prasad Sheera use sooji, ghee, and sugar in equal amounts. 
  • See the step-by-step photos in the main post to see the color of the final roasted sooji should look like. It is very important to roast sooji with ghee on low-medium heat until its evenly browned and aromatic
  • You can use dairy-free unsweetened milk such as oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk. It can also be made with all milk or all water, milk makes the Sheera creamier.
  • Allergic to nuts? Skip them for a delicious nut-free dessert
  • Banana is optional but if you have a ripe one I highly recommend adding it

Nutrition Information

Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 40mg (2%) Potassium 258mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Potassium 258mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 94IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.