Coconut Sheera recipe with step by step photos
Other varities of sheera-
Sheera, halwa and bari are variants of Indian mithai. They are sweet puddings which can be made with a myriad of ingredients like milk, mawa, sugar, condensed milk, fruits, nuts etc. To learn an array of sheera recipes check out our huge collection of and learn how to make quick and easy delectable sheera recipes like :
How to make coconut sheera-
For making the coconut sheera, heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan.
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Once the ghee is moderately hot, add the semolina.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour and aromatic.Stir occasionally so the rava does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Also, it helps in cooking evenly and not just browning.
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Add the coconut.
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Add the almonds.
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Add the raisins. Other dry fruits like cashew nuts, pistachios can also be added for crunch.
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Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till they are lightly toasted.
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Add the sugar. The quantity can be adjusted as per your liking.
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Add coconut milk and 1 cup of water. These liquid help in cooking the semolina. Also, add in small quantities because it will splutter as soon as you add it. Instead of buying coconut milk from the market, make a batch at home referring this recipe of homemade Coconut Milk.
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Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
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Cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till all the water is evaporated, while stirring continuously.
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Add the cardamom powder. Elaichi can be swapped with saffron milk for a kesar flavored coconut sheera.
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Add mawa. This gives a rich and creamy mouthfeel to the coconut sheera. Learn how to make mawa at home with this recipe of
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Our coconut sheera is now ready!
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Serve the coconut sheera hot. Pineapple Sheera, Kaju Kopra Sheera are few of my favorite sheera recipes.