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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Fasting » Kashmiri Shufta

    Published: Oct 27, 2014 | Last Updated On: May 11, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Kashmiri Shufta

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    Make this easy and quick Shufta, a traditional dessert from Kashmir. It is made with dry fruits, paneer, spices and sugar. Try my easy recipe here.

    If you like this recipe, you can also try Kashmiri Dum Aloo, Kashmiri Kahwa Tea, Kashmiri Laal Paneer, Kashmiri Methi Chaman, Kashmiri Rajma and Kashmiri Pulao.

    About Kashmiri Shufta

    Shufta is a traditional Kashmiri dessert, where dry fruits are soaked in water and then mixed with pan fried paneer, dry coconut, spices and sugar.

    It is easy to make, crunchy and comes together in just 20 minutes.

    It is quite popular in Kashmiri households and is often made during festivals and weddings.

    It is especially served during winters because of its rich ingredients, as they provide warmth to the body.

    Ingredients

    Dry fruits – This recipe uses almonds, cashew nuts, big raisins, pistachios and walnut. Use high quality nuts for the best taste.

    Paneer – Use homemade paneer, or use a store bought one.

    Spices – To add the slight hint of spicy flavour, you will need black pepper powder, cinnamon powder, dry ginger powder, and cardamom powder.

    Sugar – It is made with white sugar. Adjust according to your taste.

    Others – You will also need ghee, dry coconut, dry dates, saffron and dried rose petals.

    Storage Suggestions

    Kashmiri Shufta will easily last 3-4 days, when stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in a pan or microwave, before serving.

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    Kashmiri Shufta

    Kashmiri Shufta Recipe, How to make Kashmiri Shufta

    Shufta is a mixture of dry fruits and spices coated with sugar syrup
    4.50 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 588kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ½ cup Almonds
    • ½ cup Cashewnuts
    • ½ cup Big raisins
    • ½ cup Pistachio
    • ½ cup Walnut
    • 8-10 Dry dates
    • ½ cup Dry coconut
    • ½ cup Panee (Cut into small pieces)
    • ½ cup Ghee
    • 2 cups Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
    • 1 teaspoon Dry ginger powder
    • 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
    • 1 pinch Saffron
    • 2 tablespoon Dried rose petals
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    Instructions

    • Soak almonds, cashew nuts, big raisins, pistachios and walnuts in enough water for 30 minutes.
    • Soak dry dates in another bowl.
    • Cut the soaked dates into small pieces and remove the seeds.
    • Heat ghee in a pan.
    • Fry the coconut till slightly browned.
    • Remove in a plate.
    • Fry paneer pieces in the same ghee till slightly browned.
    • Drain the water from the dry fruits and add them in the pan.
    • Add the fried coconut.
    • Add sugar, black pepper powder, cinnamon powder, dry ginger powder, cardamom powder, saffron and rose petals in the pan.
    • Cook till sugar is dissolved.
    • Serve immediately.
    • If  making it for later use, re-heat before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. The Steaming Pot

      October 29, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      Looks like heaven! Beautifully clicked pics too.

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        October 30, 2014 at 12:10 am

        Thnx Steaming Pot

        Reply
    2. Asmaa

      October 31, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      What an amazing dish! Thanks for sharing it. I will definitely try it soon.

      Reply
    3. Chhapan Bhog

      November 03, 2014 at 10:56 am

      Hi Neha, congratulations on Food others Award.. Though I M visiting your blog for the first time, and lived it throughly.. Very versatile and amazing thought for food.. 🙂

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        November 08, 2014 at 8:06 am

        Thanks Chappan Bhog

        Reply
    4. vipin

      March 17, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      Nice sweet

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      • msnehamathur

        March 18, 2015 at 3:00 am

        Thnx Vipin

        Reply
    5. Waheatha

      June 06, 2015 at 5:56 am

      love to try this dessert

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        June 07, 2015 at 1:59 am

        Do try it. I am sure you will love it Waheatha

        Reply
    6. Aatifa

      December 22, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      thanks alot
      really tasty love it its really awesome !!!!

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        December 23, 2015 at 10:30 am

        Thnx Aatifa 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kashmiri

      February 15, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      Its looks delicious and how about adding kashmiri walnuts

      Reply
    8. Hallie

      November 22, 2018 at 6:47 am

      4 stars
      How much water should I add? I loved the recipe but it won’t work without water.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        November 25, 2018 at 5:18 am

        You don’t have to add water in this recipe. The sugar will dissolve and coat the dry fruits.

        Reply
    9. Hamiast Global Pvt.Ltd.

      November 05, 2019 at 6:17 am

      Very different recipe..Thnx for sharing

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        November 06, 2019 at 3:45 am

        🙂

        Reply

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