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    Home » Recipes » Sweets & Desserts » Sheer Khurma Recipe , How to make sheer khurma

    Sheer Khurma Recipe , How to make sheer khurma

    Published : Oct 30,2020 | Last Updated On : May 1, 2022 by Muktha

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    Sheer Khurma Recipe with step by step photos and video. Sheer khurma is a rich dessert made with fine vermicelli, milk, dates, dry fruits and ghee. 

    Dates are cooked in full fat milk , ghee roasted fine vermicelli , dry fruits and nuts are added and flavored with freshly pound cardamom powder.

    Note : Sheer Khurma Images here are updated from 2 different occasions .

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    About this recipe

    Sheer Khurma actually originates from Persia. “Sheer” means milk in Persian and “khurma” means dates. Around the world it is a dish associated with Muslim celebrations and truly represents the essence of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha .

    Sheer Khurma is not only popular in Pakistan but in Afghanistan, India, and many parts of Central Asia. Irrespective of the community , this rich vermicelli pudding is adopted by Indians and has become a part of many festive celebrations.

    Traditionally the main ingredients in sheer khurma are vermicelli, milk, and dates. But as time passes , depending on the region and society there is a different take on this delectable dessert.

    Along with the simplicity of making , richness and taste of this dessert , leaves you asking for more. Though its hard to resist such a delectable dessert , its always recommened to eat small portion as its too high on calories .

    Ingredients ,Tips and Variations

    • Milk : Full Fat Cream Milk is recommended for making Sheer Khurma . As fat in the milk adds lots of richness to the dessert. Also I have used Condensed Milk in this recipe , you may skip using condensed milk , if you don't want to add on richness and extra calories to the dessert. Instead of condensed milk , you can also add khoya / Mawa to make it more tastier and rich. Source : Chef Ranveer Brar
    • Sugar : I have not used Sugar in this sheer khurma recipe as condensed milk adds sweetness , but if you skip condensed milk , then use ¼ - ⅓ cup of sugar , as this dessert will not be too sweet.
    • Dry Fruits and Nuts : Dates are the most important fruit in this recipe . Use Semi Dry Dates variant for this recipe , soft dates and dry dates are not recommended here. Dry nuts of your choice can be added . Dessicated Coconut adds flavour , but its truly optional.
    • Ghee / Clarified Butter : Adding I teaspoon of Ghee before boiling milk not only adds richness but avoids scorching of milk from buttom .
    • Vermicelli : Fine Vermicelli also known as Nylon Vermicelli is used in this recipe. Never use regular or thick variant vermicelli to make this recipe.
    • Cloves and Saffron : Both of these ingredients are optional but adding it adds lot of flavours and aroma to the dish.
    • Cardamom and Nutmeg : For flavouring , recommened to use freshly pound cardamom powder. Nutmeg is optional ,as per availability.
    • Serving Suggestions : As this dessert thickens , you can thin out by adding little milk while serving.

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    Step by step directions

    In a thick bottom pan , add 1 teaspoon of ghee / clarified butter and

    bring 1 litre milk to boil.

    When it comes to boil , stir well ,

    regulate flame to medium heat and add chopped dates.

    Now add in 1 cup of condensed milk and stir well.

    Add saffron strands, stir well , let it continue to boil on low flame .

    Meanwhile , in another pan heat 3.5 tablespoon of ghee/ clarified butter .

    Add 4 cloves , allow it to release its oil for about 30-60 seconds .

    Now regulate flame to low and add all chopped nuts one by one , lastly add raisins .

    Fry till raisins puffs up , now add 1 cup of fine vermicelli , also called as Nylon vermicelli.

    Continue to roast on low heat until it turns slightly browned.

    Now add desiccated coconut and give a quick stir.

    Transfer the roasted vermicelli and nuts into boiling milk.

    Stir well everything

    and continue to cook on low flame till it thickens slightly.

    Turn off the stove . Add cardamom powder and nutmeg powder.

    Mix well everything and serve. You can serve hot , warm or cold.

    This dessert tends to thicken even after turning off the flame , so while serving you can thin out by adding little milk .

    Sheer Kurma Recipe

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    Sheer Khurma Recipe

    Sheer Khurma is a rich dessert made with fine vermicelli, milk, dates, dry fruits andghee.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings : 12 People
    Calories / Serving : 257
    Author: Muktha H S

    Equipment

    • Frying pan
    • Deep Pot

    Ingredients 

    • 1 litre Full fat Milk
    • 10-12 Semi Dry Dates - Deseeded and chopped
    • 1 cup Condensed Milk
    • 6-8 saffron strands - optional
    • 4 tablespoon Ghee Clarified Butter - 3.5 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon , divided
    • 1 Cup Fine Vermicelli - Nylon Vermicelli
    • 8-10 Cashews - roughly chopped
    • 8- 10 Almonds - roughly chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Pistachios - roughly chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Charonji
    • 10-12 Raisins
    • 2 tablespoon Desiccated Coconut - optional
    • 4 Cloves
    • ½ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
    • 1 pinch Nutmeg - optional

    Instructions

    • In a thick bottom pan , add 1 teaspoon of ghee / clarified butter and bring 1 litre milk to boil.
    • When it comes to boil , stir well , regulate flame to medium heat and add chopped dates.
    • Now add in 1 cup of condensed milk and stir well.
    • Add saffron strands, stir well , let it continue to boil on low flame .
    • Meanwhile , in another pan heat 3.5 tablespoon of ghee/ clarified butter .
    • Add 4 cloves , allow it to release its oil for about 30 seconds .
    • Now regulate flame to low and add all chopped nuts one by one , lastly add raisins .
    • Fry till raisins puffs up , now add 1 cup of fine vermicelli , also called as Nylon vermicelli.
    • Continue to roast on low heat until it turns slightly browned.
    • Now add desiccated coconut and give a quick stir.
    • Transfer the roasted vermicelli and nuts into boiling milk.
    • Stir well everything and continue to cook on low flame till it thickens slightly.
    • Turn off the stove . Add cardamom powder and nutmeg powder.
    • Mix well everything and serve. You can serve hot , warm or cold.

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    Notes

    • This dessert tends to thicken even after turning off the flame , so while serving you can thin out by adding little milk .
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