Rava (semolina) is stirred in a pan with clarified butter to prepare sheera. To this mix, milk and sugar are added. This hot mixture is stirred until the rava gets a slightly brown colour. Nutmeg powder, cardamom and saffron are added to it along with nuts. It is served hot. In Gujarat, the dish is prepared as prasad (devotional offering) for the Satyanarayan Pooja.