Sheer khurma or Sheer khorma or in Persian language translates to “milk with dates”. It is a festival vermicelli pudding generally prepared by Muslims on Eid ul-Fitr. A traditional festive breakfast, or a dessert generally made for celebrations. The main Ingredients of this dish is vermicelli, thickened milk, sugar and dates. Depending on the region the dish varies a bit in terms of different spices or nuts used.
INGREDIENTS
2 Cups Full Fat Milk
1/4 Cup Vermicelli
5-6 chopped dates (I used the soft ones, if not soak them)
8-10 soaked and chopped pistachio
8-10 soaked and chopped almonds
1/8 cup of Sugar (Add more if you need it very sweet)
A pinch of saffron
2-3 cardamom
1 tablespoon of Ghee (Clarified Butter)
PREPARATION
In a heavy bottom pan add the milk.
Slit the 3 cardamom pods and into the milk.
Let the milk simmer on medium to slow stirring in between.
In a small bowl add in the saffron and 2-3 tbsp of milk. (Use the same milk you are using to simmer)
In the meantime, in another pan add in the ghee.
Once melted shallow fry the nuts and dates until golden brown.
Remove it and in the same pan shallow fry the Vermicelli until golden brown.
Once roasted keep it aside.
After 25-30 minutes the milk would reduce a bit.
Now add the roasted Vermicelli in it and let it simmer again for 10-15 minutes, until the vermicelli are soft.
Add the sugar and cook another for 5 minutes.
Now add in 3/4 of the nuts, saffron and mix everything.
Switch off.
Serve it hot or cold with a generous garnish of nuts. Source: cookwithrenu.com
Thursday, April 30, 2026
