Ashure (medium sweetened) Calories

Sharing Ashure is a longstanding tradition associated with Ashura and community generosity. It is commonly cooked in a large batch and offered to family, neighbors, and friends rather than made as a single-serving dessert.

Ashure is made by cooking grains and legumes until tender, then combining them with dried fruit and sweetener. Simmer the mixture until it thickens, portion it into bowls, and let it cool before adding toppings.

Ashure is usually served cold or at room temperature. Cooling lets the pudding set and its flavors come together; it is often finished with cinnamon, pomegranate seeds, or chopped nuts.

Common Ashure toppings include cinnamon, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pistachios. Raisins or other dried fruit may also be added, with the exact combination depending on the household or regional recipe.

Ashure thickens as starch from the wheat enters the cooking liquid and the mixture loses water. It also firms up as it cools; stir in a little hot water if it becomes too thick while cooking.

Ashure keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Return leftovers promptly to the fridge, and avoid leaving a serving bowl at room temperature for an extended time.

Yes, Ashure can be frozen, although thawing may change the texture of the grains and fruit. Freeze it in airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and stir before serving.

Traditional Ashure is a sweet pudding made from grains, legumes, and fruit, not meat. Its ingredients vary by recipe, but meat is not a typical component.

To make medium-sweet Ashure less sweet, add the sweetener gradually and taste the mixture as it cooks. Dried fruit contributes sweetness too, so adjusting the amount of raisins or apricots can change the final taste.