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Almond Seera

Almond Seera is one of the specialties of Diwali is the Almond Seera, it is made in most Hindu homes in India and abroad. Here is the recipe for the very delicious Almond seera. It should be eaten fresh, as it does not have a shelf life beyond 3-4 days.

Preparation time-: 30 minutes
Makes-: 5 cups of Seera
Ingredients
  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • 1-1/2 cups blanched almonds (To blanche almonds soak in water for 5-6 hours, peel skin, dab and air on clean towel, till dry. Powder or use as required)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp. cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp. saffron strands crushed
  • 1 tbsp. warm milk
  • 1-1/4 cup ghee
  • 8-10 blanched almonds chopped into slivers or halved

Method-:
  • Rub and dissolve saffron in milk, keep aside.
  • Dry and powder blanched almonds, saving 10 for garnishing.
  • Melt ghee in a large heavy pan.
  • Add flour, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add almond powder, stir-fry till golden and aroma exudes.
  • Take care to stir continuously.
  • Add water, stir and cook.
  • Add sugar, and cook further, stirring gently.
  • When ghee starts to exude, add cardamom and saffron.
  • Stir, and take into serving dish.
  • Garnish with chopped almonds.
  • One may put it in hot case to keep hot, reheat in microwave, or in a pan.


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