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Sheer Payra By Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Also known as - Sheer Payra recipe by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Sheer Payra is a classic Afghani dessert with a fudgy consistency. It’s loaded with nuts and flavoured with cardamom and rose water.

Serves4

Cooking Time15-17 Min

Preparation Time10-15 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

Ingredients

    • 2 cups sugar

    • 2 cups water

    • 1 tsp cardamom powder

    • 1 tbsp rose water

    • 2 1/2 cups milk powder

    • 2 tbsp sliced almonds

    • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios

    • 2 tbsp chopped dried apricots

    • 2 tbsp chopped dried cherries

    • 2 tbsp black raisins

    • 2 tbsp dried pineapple

    • 2 tbsp dried rose petals

  • For garnish

    • sliced almonds

    • dried rose petals

    • chopped dried cherries

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    In a pan, heat 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar, and stir continuously.
  2. 2

    Whisk the sugar syrup until it comes to a 1 string consistency.
  3. 3

    Add 1 tsp cardamom powder.
  4. 4

    Add 1 tbsp rose water, 2 1/2 cups milk powder and mix well
  5. 5

    Add 2 tbsp sliced almonds, 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, 2 tbsp chopped dried apricots, 2 tbsp chopped dried cherries, 2 tbsp black raisins, 2 tbsp dried pineapple, 2 tbsp dried rose petals and mix well.
  6. 6

    Sprinkle some sliced almonds, dried rose petals and chopped dried cherries in a mould.
  7. 7

    Pour the mixture into the mould and refrigerate the mixture for 2-3 hours.
  8. 8

    Unmould the Sheer Payra and place it on a serving dish. Garnish it with dried rose petals, sliced almonds and chopped pistachios.

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