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Sheer Khurma

Follow my step-by-step instructions below to make this rich dessert popular during the Muslim Eid festival
Course Dessert
Cuisine Pakistani
Keyword Seviyan, Sheer Khurma
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon ghee or butter
  • ¼ cup dry fruits dates, apricot, pistachio and cashews
  • 60-75 grams roasted vermicelli
  • 4 ½ cups whole milk
  • 8 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 cardamom pods cracked open
  • 4-5 saffron strands optional

Instructions

  • In a pan over low heat, saute dry fruits in ghee for about 4-5 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
  • Add vermicelli to the same pot and roast for 3-4 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
  • Pour in milk and let it come to a simmer, then add the sugar and cardamom and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add the roasted vermicelli and the dry fruits back in the pan (leaving some for garnish) and cook the Sheer Khurma on low medium low heat for 25-30 minutes. Keep scraping the sides of the pan to re-incorporate the milk solids-that's a lot of flavor.
  • The kheer will be done after 30 mins. The texture will be runny. As it chills, it will get super thick so don't be tempted to thicken it on the stovetop.
  • Pour into bowls and garnish with some of the sauteed dry fruits.