Sheer Pira: Afghan Sweets Without Baking

Sheer Pira is the most famous Afghan sweet that is very easy to make and is loved by the people of this country. This sweet looks similar to Gaz Isfahan, but its ingredients and taste are different. There are many popular and famous foods and snacks in Afghanistan that have an original taste and color. The main ingredient of this sweet is dried milk, which is available in many stores.

What is Sheer Pira?

Sheer Pira is a simple and original sweet made from dried milk and used in parties and occasions. The people of this country are very fond of this sweet and use it as a snack. Ice cream is also a type of Afghan ice cream that has a name similar to Sheer Pira.

What is Dried Milk?

Dried milk is a powdered dry ingredient that replaces liquid milk. This food ingredient is easily used in sweets and desserts and does not require baking. Dried milk has many properties, one of the most important of which is calcium and protein, which have a great effect on bone growth and strengthening and weight gain. This ingredient is easily available in stores and is used to make sweets tastier. Sheer Pira is one of the famous sweets of Afghanistan in which this food ingredient is used and many foods can be easily prepared with it.

Ingredients for Sheer Pira: Afghan Sweets Without Baking

To make this sweet, a special syrup is prepared that is similar to the syrup of sweets such as Zoolbia and Baghlava.

Powdered milk	2 Cups
Water	Half a cup
Sugar	1 Cup
Oil	Half a cup
Cardamom	Half a small spoon
Rose water	1 Spoon
Pistachio kernels and almonds	As needed

How to make Sheer Pira: Afghan Sweets Without Baking

Step 1

For Sheer Pira, first prepare the special honey syrup. Place a suitable container on the heat and add water and sugar to it and mix together until the sugar dissolves in the water and boils. After boiling, add rose water and cardamom to it and remove it from the heat after the syrup thickens.

Step 2

Add the powdered milk to the syrup step by step until there are no lumps. After adding the powdered milk, add butter or oil to it and stir it regularly while the ingredients are still hot until it becomes a smooth dough.

Step 3

Mix the pistachio kernels and almonds with the ingredients and grease a flat container such as a tray and spread the ingredients on it. The thickness of this sweet is up to taste. Refrigerate the tray for 2 hours and then cut into squares or diamonds.

Important tips about the milk pie pastry

For an attractive color and a different flavor, use brewed saffron in the preparation of the syrup.

Add the powdered milk step by step so that it does not form lumps.

Add the pistachio and almond kernels to the dough at the end or mix them into the ingredients.

There is no need to refrigerate this pastry for longer storage.

Use butter instead of oil to give this pastry a more authentic and better flavor.

Benefits of Sheer Pira sweets for the body

• A source of instant energy for the body
• Soothing due to the presence of cardamom and rose water
• Rich in calcium and strengthens bones and their growth
• High protein due to the presence of powdered milk and strengthens muscles
• A suitable food during illness

Disadvantages of Sheer Pira sweets for the body

• High sugar and the risk of diabetes
• High fat and cholesterol
• Weight gain and digestive problems
• Low fiber and constipation problems

Conclusion

Sheer Pira is an Afghan instant sweet that reminds us of the taste of childhood and its low consumption has more benefits. This sweet is also useful for athletes because of the presence of powdered milk and does not require baking or cooking over heat. To make the appearance of this food more attractive, you can also use cocoa powder or saffron. This sweet is easy to prepare and give a different experience to your party. Make this delicious sweet at home and share your opinions with us.