Dates Wheat Sheera — खजूर कणिक शिरा

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup clarified butter (ghee)
• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
• 1 cup finely chopped dates (seeded)
• 3/4 cup mawa/khoya (evaporated milk solids)
• 1 cup finely chopped jaggery
• Almond slices (for garnish)
• Cardamom powder

Steps & Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a pan and roast the whole wheat flour on medium-low heat until it turns a light golden-brown color and releases a rich, nutty aroma.
2. Crumble the mawa and add it to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until it is fully incorporated into the wheat flour.
3. Add the chopped dates and stir-fry for another 5 minutes on low heat to soften them.
4. In a separate pot, heat 1.25 cups of water, add jaggery, and stir until the jaggery dissolves completely.
5. Carefully pour the warm jaggery syrup into the roasted wheat mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook on low heat for 5-6 minutes until the sheera absorbs the liquid and starts releasing ghee.
6. Turn off the heat, stir in cardamom powder and almond slices, and serve warm.

💡 Cook's Tips

• Always wash, clean, and seed the dates thoroughly before chopping them.
• If mawa is unavailable, you can substitute it with 1/2 cup of full-fat milk powder mixed with a few tablespoons of cream.
• Adjust the jaggery depending on the sweetness of the dates.