Sheer Khurma

Sheer Khurma

Sheer Khurma

Veg

Eid's celebratory vermicelli dessert — thick, richly spiced milk with fine sewain, dates, fried dry fruits, and rose water, served to every visitor on Eid morning.

Cuisines

Hyderabadi Awadhi Kashmiri Bohri Mughlai Sindhi Delhi

Best for

Breakfast Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup vermicelli
2 tablespoons ghee
3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons chopped cashews
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon chironji
2 tablespoons dried dates, chopped
1 pinch saffron strands
— rose water (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add vermicelli and roast until golden brown, then set aside.
  3. 3 In the same pan, add chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, chironji, and raisins. Roast until fragrant and set aside.
  4. 4 In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
  5. 5 Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6 Add the roasted vermicelli to the milk and cook until it softens.
  7. 7 Stir in the sugar and cardamom powder.
  8. 8 Add the roasted nuts, raisins, and chopped dates to the milk mixture.
  9. 9 Add saffron strands and let them infuse into the milk.
  10. 10 Simmer for a few more minutes until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
  11. 11 Remove from heat and add a splash of rose water if using.
  12. 12 Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional nuts if desired.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and let the sheer khurma sit for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.