Cover Story: ALMOND SEERA 

ALMOND SEERA

Almond Seera is an Punjabi sweet dish usually served on Deepavali. Learn how to make/prepare Badam Sheera by following this easy recipe.
Cuisine: Punjabi
Ingredients

• 8 1-1/2 cup Almonds (soaked overnight)
• 8 3 cups Hot Milk
• 8 250 gms Ghee
• 8 1/2 cup Sugar

Method

• To blanch the almonds, soak them in enough hot water in a bowl for at least 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain and refresh using some cold water and peel them.
• Add ½ cup of milk and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
• Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the almond paste, mix well and cook over a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till it turns light pink in colour, while stirring continuously
• Add the remaining ½ cup of milk and ¼ cup of water, mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously
• Add the sugar, cardamom powder and saffron mixture and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 7 minutes or till the sugar dissolves and the ghee separates, while stirring continuously. Keep aside to cool slightly.
• Garnish with almond slivers and serve lukewarm or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Handy tip
This sheera stays fresh for 10 to 15 days when refrigerated. However ensure to reheat it before serving and serve lukewarm.