Shiro (or Shirro) Indian Flavors And Recipes

Shiro (or Shirro)

uhannigan 16 years ago

Anyone willing to post a recipe for Shiro?

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berry 16 years ago said:

I found this info at Astray Recipes .. but I think that your Shiro recipe is not Indian....

"Shiro Wat is the staple Wat. Shero Wat is made from powdered peas. In Ethiopia every family keeps a supply of powered, spiced, hot ground pea= s known as Mit'in Shiro. You can buy it at an Ethiopian grocery or make it from scratch (make sure to buy Mit'in Shiro which includes the hot pepper and spices). If you use this recipe your family will also have a large supply Mit'in Shiro. time. The amount of oil seems high. No way to verify the amount at this time. Posted to recipelu-digest by "Valerie Whittle" on Feb 27, 1998"

http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Shiro%20wat%20-%20ethiopian%20pea%20stew

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uhannigan 16 years ago said:

Thanks, Berry, but that isn't it. The Shiro I was asking about is an Indian sweet made from Cream of Wheat. However, I appreciate that you took the time to reply. Thanks!

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smitho1 14 years ago said:

Shirro,(Halwa)
1cup-Semolina
1/2-3/4(depending on your taste)-Sugar
1/4cup-Ghee(Clarified Butter)
Whole Milk-2cups hot
1/4tsp cardamom powder(optional)
9-10 cashews halved & roasted in a tsp of ghee
Directions:
In a skillet heat ghee on a low flame,add the semolina and keep stirring till it puffs and swells a little,then add the hot milk,keep the flame low and keep stirring lest lumps form.cover & cook for a min.once the mix has thickened and the milk absorbed,add the sugar.mix well till the sugar has completely dissolved,finally sprinkle the cardamom powder and mix well once again,and garnish with roasted cashews.

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