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Kelyacha Sheera (Banana Suji Halwa)

Kelyacha Sheera is a typical Maharashtrian recipe, it is Suji Halwa with banana. I have already mentioned in my recipe of Suji Halwa or Sheera as in Marathi, that this dish is considered to be sacred and offered to God as Naivedyam, especially for the SatyaNarayan Puja and further is distributed as Prasaad. My mother used to make really amazing Kelyacha Sheera, by roasting the Suji (Semolina) along with bananas in pure ghee to a lovely golden brown. Even while writing, I am transported to the rich aroma of this lovely dish.
In childhood, this Prasaad of Kelyacha Sheera was a delicacy worth all the wait. It would be served very beautifully in banana leaf. Roasting with immense patience is the key to this wonderful recipe.

Ingredients

Rawa (Suji/Semolina) – 1½ cup

Pure Ghee – ½ cup

Banana (ripe) – 1 large

Milk – 2½ cups

Sugar – 1 cup or a little more

Cardamom Powder – ½ teaspoon

Dry fruits (Cashew, Almonds, Raisins) - Optional

Method

Take a hard-bottomed pan and heat the ghee and add suji to it. Keep roasting the Suji on medium heat till it turns to a light brown colour. Mash the banana and add to the roasted suji and keep stirring and roasting till the mixture turns a deep golden brown. Warm the milk and add to this mixture, be careful while adding as the suji mixture tends to splutter. Stir well, the suji milk mixture will come together, then add sugar to this mix. Mix well and cover with a lid and allow to cook for about 5 minutes. Add cardamom powder. Garnish with dry fruits and serve hot.

Note - Preparation and cooking time is about 30-40 minutes.