Description
Sheer Khurma is a rich and creamy traditional dessert made with vermicelli, milk, dates, and an assortment of dried fruits, delicately flavored with cardamom and rose water. A festive favorite, especially during Eid, it’s both indulgent and heartwarming.
Ingredients
- Ghee: 2 tablespoons
- Vermicelli: 1 cup (thin variety)
- Full-fat milk: 1 liter
- Sugar: 1/3 cup
- Dates (chopped): 1/2 cup
- Cashews: 2 tablespoons (halved)
- Almonds: 2 tablespoons (slivered or chopped)
- Pistachios: 1 tablespoon (chopped)
- Golden raisins: 2 tablespoons
- Cardamom powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Rose water: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and warm a small pan for toasting.
- Combine Ingredients: In the small pan, melt ghee and toast cashews, almonds, pistachios, and raisins until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same ghee, toast the vermicelli until golden brown and aromatic.
- Assemble the Dish: Add milk to the saucepan with the vermicelli. Bring it to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cook to Perfection: Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the vermicelli softens and the milk thickens slightly. Stir in sugar and chopped dates.
- Finishing Touches: Add toasted nuts, raisins, cardamom powder, and rose water. Stir well and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls while warm or chill slightly before serving. Garnish with extra nuts if desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for best richness and creaminess.
- Toast the vermicelli well for added flavor and texture.
- Let the milk simmer slowly to avoid curdling.
- Customize the nut mix or sweetness as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sheer khurma, eid dessert, milk vermicelli, traditional pudding, south asian sweets