Sheer Khurma (Vermicelli Kheer) Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    8 cups

  • Calories

    498 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Pakistani

Sheer Khurma (Vermicelli Kheer) Recipe

This Sheer Khurma (Vermicelli Kheer) Recipe, is made with cardamom-infused milk, cream, sugar, and vermicelli and garnished with nuts.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • 6 pods cardamom
  • cup vermicelli (see notes)
  • ½ gallon milk
  • ½ pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup pistachios
  • 2 tablespoon dried rose petals (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Break open the cardamom pod, remove the seeds, discard the husk, and crush the seeds.
  2. Heat the cooking oil and saute the cardamom for a minute to release the aroma.
  3. Break the vermicelli into slightly smaller pieces and add it to the pot to roast it slightly.
  4. Once the vermicelli is a nice caramel color, add the milk, cream, and sugar and stir to mix (see notes).
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium and let the kheer simmer and thicken.
  6. Stir occasionally and adjust the heat as necessary.
  7. Once the spoon comes out coated with the mixture the sheer khurma is ready.
  8. Cool for about 30 minutes and then add in some sliced almonds.
  9. Wait till the kheer is at room temperature and then chill it in the fridge.
  10. Garnish it with chopped pistachios and rose petals before serving.

Notes

  • The Vermicelli - The vermicelli used in this recipe is not of the pasta variety you may be familiar with. Pakistani Vermicelli is as thin as a strand of hair, dark brown, and brittle until cooked. It can be found in South Asian specialty stores or on www.amazon.com.
  • The Rose Petals - These are optional, pistachios alone will do the trick if you can't source these. Silver leaf is also used to decorate Pakistani deserts and is an option.
  • Roasting The Vermicelli - The only tricky part in this entire process is roasting the vermicelli. It must be roasted till it's even brown. The oil must be heated well and the vermicelli must be turned constantly to ensure this. Otherwise, it will burn in spots and the Kheer will have a burnt and smoky taste.
  • The Consistency - The kheer thickens more as it cools down. The trick is to turn the stove off as soon as the spoon is coated with the mixture. As it cools down it will thicken considerably and the end result will be perfect.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 498kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Potassium 462mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 50g (100%) Vitamin A 845IU (17%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 329mg (33%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 498kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Potassium 462mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 50g 100%
Vitamin A 845IU 17%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 329mg 33%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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