Carrot Sheera

This is one of my moms recipes that I have enjoyed for many years! Its simple, quick and always a hit!

Step by step Carrot Sheera recipe:

1. Roast sooji , besan and wheat flour on Medium to low heat with half the ghee. Stirring frequently until the sooji is golden brown.
2. In the same pan add remaining ghee and shredded carrots and cook covered for 5-6 minutes. Stir it few times in between.
3. Add 2-1/4 cups of water to the pan with carrots and bring to boil.
4. Add the roasted sooji to the pan, stir well and cover the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5.  Add sugar and raisins and cover the pan for 2 minutes.
6. Turn off the stove and add the mixed fruit essence.
7. Garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios.

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Carrot Sheera Recipe

Prep time: 10 mins  Cooking time:15 mins    Total time: 25 mins

 

Ingredients:

1 cup fine sooji/rava/semolina

1 tablespoon  gram flour/besan

1 tablespoon whole wheat flour

3/4th cup sugar

2 cups shredded carrots

6 tablespoons ghee

10 almonds

10 pistachios

2 tablespoons raisins

1 teaspoon mixed fruit or vanilla essence

Directions:

1. Roast sooji , besan and wheat flour on Medium to low heat with half the ghee. Stirring frequently until the sooji is golden brown. Take it out in a bowl.
2. In the same pan add remaining ghee and shredded carrots and cook covered for 5-6 minutes. Stir it few times in between.
3. Add 2-1/4 cups of water to the pan with carrots and bring to boil.
4. Add the roasted sooji to the pan, stir well and cover the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
5.  Add sugar and raisins and cover the pan for 2 minutes.
6. Turn off the stove and add the mixed fruit essence.
7. Garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios.

ENJOY!!