Sheera- classic Konkani sweet

I have been experimenting a lot with cooking. And one of the classic, traditional konkani recipe that I found tasty is "Sheera". It is easy to prepare and yummy in taste. This is especially enjoyed by children, although it is for persons of any age.


We, Gowd Saraswat Brahmins, occassinally conduct poojas and other rituals in our homes. A variation of Sheera called Sopadh (Savai) is also prepared during Sathyanarayana Poojas conducted in our homes. In my own experience, I found it as an easy-to-cook recipe which is much better than the sweets that we buy from Bakery. Because this is home made, free from any artificial flavors and unhealthy ingredients.


Let me come to the point. To prepare Sheera, you need Wheat Rava (Sooji Rava). Another major ingredients are milk and sugar. Please note that the measurement is very important in the case of Sheera. You need to take equal proportions of Sooji Rava and Milk.

What you need ?
1. Sooji Rava (Wheat Rava) - 1 cup
2. Milk - 1 cup  (Some people take 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup water)
3. Ghee - 3 tablespoons
4. Raisins - 1 teaspoon
5. Cashewnuts - 1 teaspoon
6. Banana - 2 small ones cut into small pieces
7. Cardomom seeds  1/2 teaspoon

How to do ?


Heat ghee in a pan and add cashews and raisins, fry for sometime. Add wheat Sooji Rava and fry on low flame till the nice aroma comes out. Add milk and sugar and keep on stirring. Please note that you should use low flame only. Add banana pieces into it and stir well again. Cook well till the water is absorbed and the Sheera becomes thick and solid. Finally add cardamom powder and mix well. 

And now Sheera is ready to serve !

Some people add saffrons and badams also n Sheera. Some others add lemon yellow food color too.