Pistachio saffron seera

Pistachio saffron seera - Indian Recipes (Veg)

Ingredients

• 225g/8oz semolina

• 560ml/1 pint¼fl oz milk

• 200g/7¼oz melted unsalted butter

• 2 tsp honey

• 225g/8oz sugar

• 50g/¼oz raisins

• 30g/1¼oz chopped pistachios

• 5-6 strands saffron

Preparation method

1. Keep 1 tsp of the chopped pistachios to one side and add the saffron to the milk.

2. Stir in the saffron to release flavour and colour into the milk.

3. Heat the butter gently in a pan. Add the semolina and cook for 5 minutes, until light golden brown.

4. Add the raisins and pistachios and keep cooking for another 2 minutes.

5. Add the milk, stir rapidly to combine. Then add the sugar.

6. Keep stirring and cook for 2 minutes.

7. The seera should come away from the sides of the pan when cooked.

8. Place in a serving dish. Drizzle with honey and the remaining pistachios.