Saffron Semolina Pudding (Shira)

A delicious dessert and great followup to an Indian meal. This semolina uses saffron, which is considered the most precious of all the spices. The nutty and rich flavours of this pudding are really something.

Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking Time:
Difficulty: Moderate

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Ingredients

1½ tsp ghee or veg oil
16 raisins
12 cashew nuts, roughly chopped
5 tbsp semolina
75g unrefined caster sugar
300ml full-fat milk
pinch of saffron strands
toasted flaked almonds, to garnish

Methods

Heat the ghee or oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the raisins and nuts and cook for two minutes. Add the semolina, turn down the heat, then cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the sugar and mix well. Add the milk and saffron and cook over a low to medium heat, whisking well, for 4-6 minutes, until the semolina is soft and thickened.
Serve hot, decorated with toasted flaked almonds.

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Saffron Semolina Pudding (Shira)

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Ingredients

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