Kaju Kopra Sheera
by Tarla Dalal
With striking similarities in flavour and colour, powdered cashewnuts and grated coconut get along very well in this exciting sheera.
Rich in feel and flavour, this Kaju Kopra Sheera turns out wonderfully well if you sauté the ingredients carefully till they shed their rawness and start giving out an irresistible aroma. The slightly brown colour of the sheera, enhanced with saffron, makes it a pleasant slight to behold, and a pleasure to consume!
You can make it on any special occasion like Diwali , Christmas and Raksha - Bandhan or anytime when you like.
Kaju Kopra Sheera recipe - How to make Kaju Kopra Sheera
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 servings
1/2 cup (50 grams) coarsely powdered cashewnuts (kaju)
1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
1/3 cup sugar
a pinch of cardamom (elaichi) powder
a few drops of saffron (kesar) strands or
2 tbsp ghee
- Method
- Combine the cashewnut powder, grated coconut and ghee in a glass bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between.
- Add the sugar, cardamom powder, saffron food color and 1/4 cup of water and mix well. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between.
- Serve warm.
| Energy | 499 cal |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 35.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 132 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Simple easy quick recipe of kaju kopra sheera.. the cashewnuts were crunchy.. and the sweetness was just perfect..the coconut added also gives a crunch to the sheera..