Papa/Mr A.X. Andrade's Xiro for a Hero

 source- Sanjeev Kapoor

Ingredients for Sheera Recipe

• Semolina (rawa/suji) 1 cup

• Ghee 1/2 cup

• Milk 2 1/2 cups

• Saffron (kesar) 5-6 strands

• Green cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon

• Sugar 1 1/2 cup

• Almonds chopped 2 tablespoons + for garnishing

• Cashewnuts chopped 2 tablespoons + for garnishing

Method

Step 1

Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add semolina and roast on low heat till fragrant.

Step 2

Heat milk in another non-stick pan.

Step 3

Add milk, saffron and cardamom powder to semolina, mix, cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add sugar, mix, cover and cook till it melts. Switch off heat, add almonds and cashewnuts and mix well.

Step 5

Serve hot garnished with cashewnuts and almonds
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