What is Semolima
Semolina is commonly known as Rava or Sooji is coarse-ground wheat. Rava or Sooji comes in 2 varieties: fine or coarse. Coarse Rava is usually used to make Indian savories such as upma, idli, and dhokla. Fine Rava is used to make desserts such as sheera or ladoo.
How to Make Carrot Sheera
Add sooji, gram flour, whole wheat flour, and homemade ghee to a medium pan. Slow roast on low-medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until the flours turn light golden brown and aromatic. Take out the roasted flour and reserve. In the same pan roast carrots with remaining ghee for 4 to 5 minutes. Next, add the roasted flour and water to the pan. Mix well and cook covered for 5 minutes.
Add sugar and mix well. Cook covered for another 5 minutes.
Serving
Garnish with raisins and nuts. Carrot Sheera can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry My mom’s signature recipe, this Carrot Sheera uses the basic traditional Sheera recipe with a colorful addition of grated carrots laced with floral fruit essence. In addition to sooji, my mom also adds whole wheat flour and besan (gram flour) to this halwa for earthy-creamy flavors. Love EASY Indian Desserts? Try Carrot Halwa and Carrot Makhana Kheer recipes. Did you enjoy this Carrot Sheera? Here are some of our other variations on the classic Sheera:
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