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Sheer Khurma
Prep Time
10 mints
Cook Time
30 mints
Serves
3 - 4
Sheer Khurma is an authentic version of vermicelli pudding specially prepared for Eid festivities. 'Sheer' is Persian for milk and 'khurma' is another word for dates. This Eid recipe is a traditional delicacy which is made differently in different households.

Ingredients
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500 Ml Milk, full cream
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50 Gram Vermicelli (broken into small pieces), roasted
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1/4 Cup Sugar
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2 Tbsp Dates, chopped
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1/4 Cup Raisins
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1/4 Cup Almonds (cut into pieces), blanched
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1/4 Cup Pistachios
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1/4 Cup Ghee
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1/2 tsp Saffron
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1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
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Cooking Directions
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Take a pan and pour ghee in it.
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Add almonds, raisins and pistachios to it. Saute well.
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Now in another hot pan with ghee, add vermicelli. Roast well.
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In another wide pan simmer the milk till it thickens, add sugar and simmer again.
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Add the roasted vermicelli and dry fruits along with dates and saffron.
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Mix well till simmer. Add cardamom powder. Bring to simmer.
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Serve chilled, garnished with dates.

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