5 from 15 votes
Sheer Khurma
Sheer Khurma is a milk-based pudding featuring vermicelli, dates, and an assortment of nuts like almonds and pistachios. The dish delivers a creamy texture balanced with toasted nuts and sweetened dates, enriched by cardamom's floral warmth. The preparation involves gently simmering milk until thickened, then incorporating toasted vermicelli and fruits to achieve a rich dessert often enjoyed during festive occasions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
3081 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon ghee or unsalted butter, divided
- 8-10 dates soaked overnight, deseeded and sliced, dry
- 2 tablespoon almonds blanched and slivered
- 2 tablespoon pistachio thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon raisins washed
- 40 grams vermicelli crushed
- 1 litre milk full fat
- 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder aka Elaichi
Optional
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 pinch saffron can add a few whole making with cardamom powder and some for garnishes, strands
Instructions
- Soak dried dates overnight. Then drain in the morning and remove the seed and chop them.
- Add 1 tablespoon ghee to a frying pan and allow it to melt. Add dry dates and saute for a minute.
- Add almonds, pistachios and raisins. Give it a stir and fry for couple of minutes. Take out and reserve for later.
- In the same frying pan, add the remaining ghee & let it melt.
- Add vermicelli and fry for 2 minutes. Take out and set aside.
- In a wok (or same large pan), add milk and bring it to boil. Then lower heat and cook for 10-15 minutes until milk thickens. Keep stirring at regular intervals. You can use a non-stick pan to avoid the milk from sticking to the pan.
- Add reserved toasted dates (save some for garnish), nuts, sugar, cardamom powder, mix well and cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes, while stirring at regular intervals.
- Add toasted vermicelli, mix well and cook for 6-8 minutes until desired consistency. However turn off the flame just before you see the perfect consistency, as sheer khurma thickens as it cools.
- Garnish with roasted nuts, dried rose petals & serve!
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Notes
- Use whole milk to achieve a rich and thick pudding consistency.
- Toast nuts and dates before adding them to enhance their flavor.
- Adjust sugar amount to taste or add more dates for natural sweetness.
- The pudding thickens as it cools; add milk if it becomes too thick.
- Rose water and saffron strands can be added optionally for aroma and color.
- To save time, fresh Medjool dates can substitute soaked dry dates.
Nutrition Information
Calories
3081kcal
(154%)
Carbohydrates
223g
(74%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
251g
(386%)
Saturated Fat
201g
(1005%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
2919mg
(62%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
137g
(274%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
280mg
(28%)
Iron
34mg
(189%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3081
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3081kcal | 154% |
| Carbohydrates | 223g | 74% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 251g | 386% |
| Saturated Fat | 201g | 1005% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 2919mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 137g | 274% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 34mg | 189% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.