Sheer Khurma | Seviyan
A delicious, creamy dessert cooked traditionally on Eids and special occasions
- Prep time
- 6 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (unsalted)
- 8 chopped dried dates (if preferred)
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 packet roasted vermicelli, broken into small pieces (1 packet =200g usually)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup double cream/heavy whipping cream (optional)
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp kewra water
- 6 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the ghee in a pot or pan. Toast the nuts in the ghee until they become fragrant a brown, stirring continuously to avoid burning, about 3-5 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside
- 2
In the remaining ghee, add the vermicelli. Toast this on a medium heat, stirring continuously until the vermicelli becomes golden, about 5 minutes
- 3
Add the remaining ingredients to the vermicelli (not the nuts). Cook this on a low to medium heat, stirring continuously until the milk thickens and begins to take the form/thickness you desire, about 10-15 minutes
- 4
Once thickened to your liking, turn the heat off and stir in the nuts
- 5
Garnish with nuts and dried fruit (optional)