Banana sheera, also known as prasadacha sheera, is a simple yet soul-satisfying sweet dish made with semolina (rava), ripe bananas, ghee, and sugar. Prepared especially as prasad (offering) during Satyanarayan Pooja, banana sheera holds a special place in every Indian household.
Whether you’re preparing for a puja or just craving something warm, sweet, and comforting, this post will teach you how to make banana sheera with traditional flavor and modern ease.
🍽️ Ingredients to Make Banana Sheera
Here’s what you’ll need for a small batch (serves 3–4 people):
- 1/2 cup rava (semolina/sooji)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/4 cups hot water or milk
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder (elaichi)
- 6–8 cashew nuts
- 6–8 raisins
👨🍳 How to Make Banana Sheera – Step-by-Step
🔸 Step 1: Roast the Rava
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee. Add rava and roast on low flame until golden and aromatic. Stir continuously to avoid burning. This step gives sheera its signature nutty flavor.
🔸 Step 2: Prepare the Nuts
In a separate small pan, heat the remaining ghee and roast the cashews and raisins until golden. Set aside.
🔸 Step 3: Add Banana
Add the mashed banana to the roasted rava and stir for 2–3 minutes. This blends the fruit into the semolina and adds moisture and flavor.
🔸 Step 4: Add Liquid
Now pour hot water (or milk) slowly into the rava-banana mixture while stirring continuously. Be cautious—it will sizzle. Mix well to remove lumps.
🔸 Step 5: Sweeten & Flavor
Once the liquid is absorbed, add sugar and stir until it melts and blends. Add cardamom powder, cashews, and raisins. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything combines and the sheera becomes soft and fluffy.
🔸 Step 6: Serve
Serve warm as prasad or enjoy as a dessert after a meal.
🙏 Banana Sheera for Satyanarayan Pooja
In Hindu tradition, banana sheera is specially prepared as naivedyam (offering) during Satyanarayan Pooja. The combination of rava, banana, sugar, and ghee symbolizes purity and abundance.
It’s believed that offering this prasad brings peace, prosperity, and blessings to the household.
🧠 What’s Special About Banana Sheera?
- ✅ Made with minimal ingredients
- ✅ Ready in under 20 minutes
- ✅ Perfect for pujas, festivals, and fasting days
- ✅ Kid-friendly and naturally sweet
- ✅ Offers the goodness of banana with rich Indian flavors
❓ People Also Ask:
🔹 How to make sheera prasad?
Sheera prasad is made by roasting rava in ghee, adding mashed banana (optional), water or milk, sugar, and cardamom. Cooked till soft, it’s offered as naivedyam during poojas like Satyanarayan Katha.
🔹 What is the difference between sheera and halwa?
Though similar, sheera is the Marathi word for the sweet dish, while halwa is more commonly used in North India. Ingredients and method are often similar, but flavors and textures can vary slightly.
🔹 हलवा आणि शिरा यात काय फरक आहे?
हलवा व शिरा हे एकच गोड प्रकार आहेत. “शिरा” हा शब्द महाराष्ट्रात वापरला जातो, तर “हलवा” उत्तर भारतात. कृतीत फारसा फरक नाही, पण प्रादेशिक चव व नावात बदल असतो.
🔹 What prasad is offered in Satyanarayan Pooja?
Common prasad items include banana sheera, panchamrit, fruits, and tulsi leaves. Banana sheera is the most traditional and widely offered sweet in this ritual.
🔹 How to make sheera by Sanjeev Kapoor?
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s version of sheera includes roasting rava in ghee, adding sugar and water, along with saffron and nuts for richness. Banana can be added optionally for pooja variations.
📝 Pro Tips for Perfect Sheera
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and soft texture.
- Roasting the rava well is key to preventing lumps.
- Use milk instead of water for a richer, creamier taste.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for enhanced flavor.
- Garnish with dry fruits or edible silver leaf for festive presentation.
🍲 Variations You Can Try
- Pineapple Sheera – replace banana with chopped pineapple
- Coconut Sheera – add grated coconut along with banana
- Kesari Sheera – saffron + milk gives a vibrant color and aroma
🎉 Final Thoughts
Now that you know how to make banana sheera, you can prepare this wholesome prasad not only for Satyanarayan Pooja but also as a warm, comforting dessert anytime. Simple ingredients, rich taste, and a connection to tradition make this dish timeless.
If you want more puja recipes or prasad ideas, I’d be happy to create posts on Panchamrit, Puran Poli, Kheer, or Moong Dal Halwa next!
