Sheer khurma is a traditional recipe which is a must make for the festival of eid. It’s made using nylon vermicelli cooked in milk and dry fruits. Saffron is added to it for a unique flavor. Sheer khurma is a persain dessert which has now become very popular in Indian subcontinent and is a must make for rides.
SHEER KHURMA INGREDIENTS –
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 10 – 15 cashew ( broken)
• 10 – 12 almonds ( chopped)
• 10 – 12 pistachios
• 10 – 15 golden raisins
• 6 – 7 large dates (chopped)
• 1 cup broken vermicelli
• 1/2 cup grated mawa
• 1 litre whole milk
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 1.5 tbsp rosewater
• 1/2 tbsp cardamom powder
HOW TO PREPARE SHEER KHURMA
1. Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped nuts, raisins and dates to the pan.
2. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the nuts are fragrant and turn golden brown. The raisins will plump up. Remove the nuts from the pan and set them aside.
3. Now to the same pan, add the vermicelli (seviyan) and mix well.
4. Roast the vermicelli for around 3 minutes until it starts becoming a light golden brown in colour.
5. Now add the khoya / mawa and roast for another 1 – 2 minutes. This step is optional , you may skip it.
6. Next add the milk to the pan and stir . Increase heat to the medium high and let the milk come to a boil. Stir often in between so that vermicelli doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
7. Once the milk comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium and let is boil for around 8 minutes.
8. After 8 minutes, the milk will reduce and thicken slightly , at this point add the sugar and mix.
9. Transfer back the fried nuts into the pan and mix.
10. Also add the rose water , cardamom powder and mix . Enjoy your sheer khurma.
