Best Easy Sheera Recipe

Sheera is a rich, aromatic Indian dessert slow-cooked with ghee, sugar, and cardamom until luscious. This beloved sweet is a family tradition for festivals, celebrations, and special occasions.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 350 kcal
#vegetarian #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • semolina 1 cup
  • whole milk 2 cups
  • ghee 1 4 oz
  • raisins 2 tbsp
  • cashew nuts 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • sugar 0.75 cup
  • ground cardamom 0.5 tsp
  • saffron strands 0.25 tsp
  • salt 1 pinch
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 48 g 55%
Protein 5 g 6%
Fat 15 g 39%
Serving size 130g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low and melt the ghee until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add the semolina and roast slowly, stirring constantly, for 8–10 minutes until fragrant and golden—do not let it brown.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, warm milk gently in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Dissolve saffron strands in the milk.

  4. 4

    Gradually pour hot milk into the roasted semolina, stirring quickly to prevent lumps; reduce heat to low.

  5. 5

    Stir in sugar, ground cardamom, raisins, cashew nuts, and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring and cook for 8–12 minutes until the mixture thickens and ghee begins to separate.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat, cover, and let the sheera rest for 5 minutes for flavors to meld. Fluff gently before serving.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What ingredients give Sheera its signature flavor and texture?
The deep aroma and soft, rich texture of Sheera come primarily from roasted semolina, ghee, and whole milk, with ground cardamom and saffron providing distinctive fragrance. The cashews and raisins offer pops of sweetness and crunchy-juicy contrast.
Q. How do you prevent lumps while making Sheera?
To avoid lumps, ensure you add the hot milk gradually to the roasted semolina while stirring vigorously and continually over low heat. This even mixing and careful temperature control yield a smooth, luscious sheera.
Q. What is the calorie and macronutrient breakdown per serving?
Each 130g serving of this Sheera recipe contains about 350 kcal, with 48g carbohydrates (55% of calories), 5g protein (6%), and 15g fat (39%).
Q. Is Sheera suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Absolutely! All ingredients in this Sheera—semolina, milk, ghee, nuts, and spices—are entirely vegetarian, making it ideal for vegetarian celebrations.
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