Banana And Semolina Sheera
Delight in the aromas of this comforting semolina pudding simmered to perfection with sweet banana, fragrant saffron, and warming spices. Topped with a sprinkling of flaked almonds, this creamy dessert in a ramekin is a treat for the senses.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 150 ml/¼ pint clarified butter
- 125g/5 oz semolina
- 100g/4oz sugar
- 1 medium banana
- 550ml/1 pint milk
- ¼ tsp saffron
- pinch of grated nutmeg
- 1 tbsp sultanas
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tbsp flaked almonds
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan and add the semolina. Fry on a low heat until it changes colour and has a toasty aroma, but be careful not to burn it.
- Add the sugar and stir until the mixture becomes syrupy.
- Peel and mash the banana and add to the semolina, along with the milk, saffron, nutmeg, sultanas and cardamom.
- Simmer, stirring occassionally, until the mixture is cooked.
- Serve warm in little ramekins, garnished with almonds.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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