Authentic Kashmiri Shufta Recipe

09 Nov Authentic Kashmiri Shufta Recipe

Last Updated on November 9, 2023 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Authentic Kashmiri Shufta Recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

WHAT IS SHUFTA?

Medley of rich dry fruits and cubes of paneer cooked in sugar syrup along with some aromatic spices makes this royal dessert Shufta.

WHERE DID SHUFTA COME FROM?

Kashmir, a region known for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage has gifted us this delectable traditional dish named Shufta.

This sweet confectionary marvel, like many other Kashmiri dishes, has been passed down through generations, preserving the flavors and customs of the region.

A WINTER DELICACY

Shufta is usually consumed during the winter season because the ingredients used in making it are high on warmth and eating them keeps our body warm.

Then temperature of Kashmir usually dips below 0 degrees during winter season and consumption of warm nuts during the chilling cold keeps oneself warm from within.

CHOICE OF INGREDIENTS

This recipe is so versatile in the sense that it gives you a chance to pick the ingredients of your choice and availability.

Pick or drop or add any of the dry fruit/s you want.

However there’s no substitute for paneer.

FEW WORDS OF APPRECIATION FOR SHUFTA

This best kashmiri shufta recipe has all the flavours and textures which have the power to explode your mind with its delightfulness.

Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, raisins and dry dates are creating a delightful medley of textures and flavors.

The natural sweetness of nuts and dried fruits is being balanced with the subtle bitterness of saffron, woody flavour of cinnamon, the earthiness of cardamom, pungent flavour of dry ginger powder and the subtle floral flavour of dry rose petals.

All that roasted in desi ghee lending a rich and indulgent quality to the dish.

The result is a unique combination that tickles the taste buds and leaves a lasting impression.

SHUFTA : A SIGN OF WARM HOSPITALITY

Kashmiri Shufta is not a part of the routine dessert and is usually made  during special occasions and celebrations, such as weddings and religious festivals.

Shufta not only signifies the importance of occasion but it’s presence in front of your guests also speaks about the warm hospitality of the hosts. Sharing Shufta is an expression of love and togetherness, reinforcing the bonds of community and family in Kashmiri culture.

In conclusion, Kashmiri Shufta is more than just a dessert; it’s a manifestation of the rich cultural heritage and culinary prowess of the Kashmiri people.

SERVING & STORAGE

Shufta is served warm only and can be stored in refrigerator for 4-5 days in airtight container.

Just reheat it and enjoy.

So lets begin with the easy Kashmiri Shufta recipe.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF AUTHENTIC KASHMIRI SHUFTA RECIPE

1. Take a bowl and add 1/4 cup pistachios, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup cashews, 1/4 cup walnuts and 1/4 cup raisins.

2. Add warm water to soak them.

3. Likewise soak 10 dry dates in hot water in another small bowl.

4. Keep both soaked for 1 hour.

5. After 1 hour, drain the water from the dry fruits.

6. Also take the dry dates out and chop them into small pieces after removing the pith.

7. Add 2 tbsp desi ghee in a pan.

8. Add 1/4 cup dry coconut.

9. Saute till coconut turns slightly brown.

10. Take it out.

11. Now add 100 gram paneer in the same pan. Paneer is cut into small chunks.

12. Fry paneer till it turns brown from all sides.

13. Take it out as well.

14. As there wasn’t enough ghee left in the pan, so added 1 more tbsp ghee in the pan.

15. Now add the soaked dry fruits and dry dates.

16. Saute them 2 minutes.

17. Lastly add the coconut recently roasted, fried paneer, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder, 1/2 tsp cardamom powder, 8-10 saffron strands and 1 tbsp dry rose petals.

18. Give it a good mix.

19. Then add 1/4 cup drinking water.

20. Simmer till water is almost evaporated and only 2-3 tbsps of water is left.

Shufta is ready. Serve hot or warm. 

AUTHENTIC KASHMIRI SHUFTA RECIPE – RECIPE CARD

Authentic Kashmiri Shufta Recipe

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Medley of rich dry fruits and cubes of paneer cooked in sugar syrup along with some aromatic spices makes this royal dessert Shufta.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Resting time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine Kashmiri

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup pistachios
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup cashews
• A1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dry coconut
• 10 dry dates
• 100 gram paneer (cut into cubes)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 8-10 saffron strands
• 1 tbsp dry rose petals
• 3 tsp desi ghee
• 1/4 cup drinking water
• Warm water for soaking

Instructions

 

• Take a bowl and add 1/4 cup pistachios, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup cashews, 1/4 cup walnuts and 1/4 cup raisins.
• Add warm water to soak them.
• Likewise soak 10 dry dates in hot water in another small bowl.
• Keep both soaked for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, drain the water from the dry fruits.
• Also take the dry dates out and chop them into small pieces after removing the pith.
• Add 2 tbsp desi ghee in a pan.
• Add 1/4 cup dry coconut.
• Saute till coconut turns slightly brown.
• Take it out.
• Now add 100 gram paneer in the same pan. Paneer is cut into small chunks.
• Fry paneer till it turns brown from all sides.
• Take it out as well.
• As there wasn't enough ghee left in the pan, so added 1 more tbsp ghee in the pan.
• Now add the soaked dry fruits and dry dates.
• Saute them 2 minutes.
• Lastly add the coconut recently roasted, fried paneer, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder, 1/2 tsp cardamom powder, 8-10 saffron strands and 1 tbsp dry rose petals.
• Give it a good mix.
• Then add 1/4 cup drinking water.
• Simmer till water is almost evaporated and only 2-3 tbsps of water is left.
• Shufta is ready. Serve hot or warm.

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