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KAJU KOPRA SHEERA

Cashewnuts and fresh coconut sweetened with sugar and flavoured with cardamom and saffron.


Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup (100 grams) cashewnuts, coarsely powdered 1 cup grated coconut 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (elaichi) powder a few saffron strands 4 tablespoons ghee

For the garnish

4 to 6 cashewnuts

Method

1. Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan add saute the cashewnuts and coconut in it for 7 to 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring continuously. The mixture should be very lightly browned. 2. Add the sugar with 1/2 cup of water and cook till the sugar has dissolved (approx. 5 minutes). 3. Add the cardamom and saffron and mix well. 4. Serve warm, garnished with cashewnuts.

Tips

VARIATION : KAJU KOPRA SHEERA (SUGAR FREE)

Use 8 to 10 sachets of artificial sweetner instead of sugar for the above recipe.