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Shufta

Shufta

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Shufta is a majestic, robust, and profoundly aromatic Kashmiri heritage sweet, uniquely celebrated for its rich medley of dry fruits and intense honey-saffron syrup. This recipe features a professional-grade assembly of paneer, walnuts, almonds, and raisins slow-cooked in a spicy sugar syrup. Known for its sophisticated nutritional depth and status as a premier celebratory dish in traditional Kashmiri Pandit weddings, it represents the soulful heart of heritage healthy vegetarian confectionery. The taste is intensely sweet and nutty, with the black pepper and ginger Providing a unique professional-grade warming lift. Best enjoyed warm from the professional-grade bowl. A Mandatory staple for grand Wazwan-style feasts.

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings6 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

1 cup Paneer, cubed and fried
1/2 cup Walnuts (Akhrot)
1/2 cup Almonds (Badam), blanched
1/2 cup Cashews (Kaju)
1/4 cup Pistachios
1/4 cup Raisins (Kishmish)
1 cup Sugar or Honey
1 tsp Cardamom powder
1/2 tsp Dry Ginger powder (Sonth)
1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
A few strands of Saffron
Pure Desi Ghee for frying
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using fresh and soft paneer is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade melt-in-mouth results.
  • Ensuring the dry fruits are high-quality provides the absolute secret to achieved a rich profile.
  • The addition of black pepper provides the essential professional-grade warming balance found in Kashmiri recipes.
  • Always serve warm specifically to ensure the signature professional-grade glossy syrup coating.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (120g))

Calories

320 kcal

Protein

6g

Fat

22g

Carbs

28g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.