Sheer Khurma is a rich pudding from the Mughalai Cuisine, it is also called as Sheer Korma. Sheer Khurma is a rich creamy kheer or pudding made using vermicelli, milk, sugar, dry fruits and nuts. Let’s learn to make Sheer Khurma Recipe with easy step by step pictures and video.
Sheer khurma is a rich dessert made with fine vermicelli, dryfruits, nuts for Eid festival. Eid festival is incomplete without making Sheer Khurma.
About Sheer Khurma
Sheer Khurma in Persian translates to ‘Sheer’ means milk and ‘Khurma’ means dates. Sheer Khurma is made using a special variety of fine vermicelli along with milk, dry fruits and nuts which makes it rich and delicious. This is a famous Eid dessert very quick to make but tastes soo good.
Sheer Khurma is famous in parts of Central Asia and Afghanistan. Mughalai dishes are usually very rich so is Sheer Khurma with the addition of milk, dry fruits and nuts. We add condensed milk for richness and to add more creaminess to the dessert. Sheer Khurma Recipe shared here is very simple and has ingredients that are easily available in your pantry. You can make homemade condensed milk too else replace it with sugar as mentioned.
Sheer Khurma Vermicelli
Sheer Khurma is made using a special variety of fine vermicelli. It is not the regular semiya / vermicelli we use for upma its more finer than that. Just pick up the finest vermicelli variety you can find in supermarkets.
Sheer Khurma Ingredients
- Fine Vermicelli – Using fine vermicelli is a must for Sheer Khurma to get the traditional taste however regular vermicelli variety can also be used.
- Milk – Using full fat milk gives it a more creamy and rich dessert.
- Dry fruits, Nuts – I used a mix of nuts like cashew, badam, pista, dates etc.
- Flavouring – Rose essence, cardamom powder and saffron are used for flavouring the dessert.
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Sheer Khurma | Sheer Korma
Ingredients
- 2 cups full fat milk
- 1/2 cup fine vermicelli (loosely packed)
- 1/2 cup condensed milk If adding sugar add 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp rose / kewra essence
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 5 strands saffron
- 2 tsp ghee
Nuts and Dry fruits:
- 1 tbsp cashews
- 1 tbsp almonds
- 1/2 tbsp raisins
- 1 tbsp dates
- 1 tbsp pista
Instructions
- Heat 2 tsp ghee in a pan add all the nuts and dry fruits fry until golden -1 tbsp each of cashews, almonds, pistachios, dates and 1/2 tbsp raisins. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan add 1/2 cup vermicelli and roast it.
- Roast until golden.
- Set aside to cool in a plate.
- To a pan add 2 cups full fat milk, let it boil then simmer for 5 mins.
- Then add fried dry fruits and nuts (reserve a tbsp for garnish) and roasted vermicelli.
- Mix well and cook. As its fine vermicelli gets cooked in just 2 mins so keep an eye.
- Now add 1/2 cup condensed milk. If you want to replace condensed milk with sugar then add 1/3 cup sugar.
- Add 5 strands saffron and 1/4 tsp cardamom powder.
- Add 1/4 tsp rose essence. Mix it well.
- Let it simmer for few mins until slightly thick and creamy.
- Switch off and serve! Sheer Khurma ready!
Video
Notes
- The kheer thickens with time so switch it off accordingly.
- Add chiroli nuts if you have it.
You can skip condensed milk and add 1/3 cup sugar too. - Ghee and malai should float on top at the final stage when you switch off.But don’t make it too thick as after cooling it may be become very thick.
- If it gets thick after cooling add 1/2 cup boiled milk but it will reduce the creaminess.
Sheer Khurma Recipe Step by Step
1.Heat 2 tsp ghee in a pan add all the nuts and dry fruits fry until golden – 1 tbsp each of cashews, almonds, pistachios, dates and 1/2 tbsp raisins. Remove and Set aside.
2.In the same pan add 1/2 cup vermicelli and roast it.
3.Roast until golden.
4.Set aside to cool in a plate.
5.To a pan add 2 cups full fat milk, let it boil then simmer for 5 mins.
6.Then add fried dry fruits and nuts(reserve a tbsp for garnish) and roasted vermicelli.
7.Mix well and cook.As its fine vermicelli gets cooked in just 2 mins so keep an eye.
8.Now add 1/2 cup condensed milk. If you want to replace condensed milk with sugar then add 1/3 cup sugar.
9.Add 5 strands saffron and 1/4 tsp cardamom powder.
10.Add 1/4 tsp rose essence. Mix it well.
11.Let it simmer for few mins until slightly thick and creamy.
12.Switch off and serve!
Sheer Khurma ready!
Expert Tips
- The kheer thickens with time so switch it off accordingly.
- Add chiroli nuts if you like.
- You can skip condensed milk and add 1/3 cup sugar too.
- Ghee and malai will float on top at the final stage when you switch off.But don’t make it too thick as after cooling it may be become very thick.
- If it gets thick after cooling add 1/2 cup boiled hot milk to thin it while serving.
- If planning to serve it chilled then switch off when it is slightly runny itself as it tends to thicken a lot when refrigerated.
Variations
- You can add any dry fruits and nuts you like.
- Replace condensed milk with 1/3 cup sugar. Condensed milk adds more creaminess and richness to the dessert.
- If you do not have rose essence you can add rose water or kewra water too.
- I added saffron as such in hot milk itself, but you can soak in hot milk and add it too.
Serving and Storing Suggestion
Serve with nuts and dry fruits garnished. Sheer Khurma can be served hot, warm or chilled as per your preference. If chilling the dessert make sure it is slightly thin as it becomes thick after cooling down.
You can store this in fridge for 2 days, while serving bring it first to room temperature then heat it and serve.
FAQs
1. What is Sheer Khurma?
Sheer Khurma is a rich pudding from the Mughalai Cuisine, it is also called as Sheer Korma. Sheer Khurma is a rich creamy kheer or pudding made using vermicelli, milk, sugar, dry fruits and nuts.
2.What is the meaning of Sheer Khurma?
Sheer Khurma in Persian translates to ‘Sheer’ means milk and ‘Khurma’ means dates.
2.Is Sheer Khurma and Seviyan Kheer same?
No both are different. Though both has many similarities Sheer Khurma and Seviyan Kheer are different.
3.What is the difference between Sheer Khurma and Seviyan Kheer?
Sheer khurma uses dates while seviyan / vermicelli kheer does not use dates which is the main difference. However there are small differences in method of making and flavorings too.
4.Why Sheer Khurma for Eid?
Dates is highly nutritious and is a significant food in Prophet Mohammed’s life. Dates is considered to be healthy and rejuvenating so it is best to end up fasting. Dates is always a part of Ramadan hence this dish Sheer Khurma is associated with Eid.
5.Can I use regular vermicelli for Sheer Khurma?
Yes you can use the regular vermicelli variety you use for upma also for making Sheer Khurma but the taste and texture sure varies. However the traditional version uses only the fine variety.
Reference : NDTV
Aarthi
this looks amazing, YUM.
Sharmi what was the issue?
Swapna
even i also want to know..
SHARMILEE J
Aarthi it was a small issue which I couldnt resolve it…will mail u the details 🙂
Shakila Banu
hi sharmi
i was surfing to find dishes for ramzan. Thankz for posting.
Raks anand
Sounds delicious, very rich and my favorite flavor too 🙂
Razina Javed
hey this is nice, i also make the similar way, will be making tommo for eid….
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Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj
wow so so yumm… betn are you alright now??
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good u r back 🙂 lovely presentation as usual !
Mommy Way
Wow…the pics look so tempting & thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. I intend to prepare it at the earliest as I love desserts. Also glad to know that at last all is well 🙂 Sharmilee, I need a favour. Will you pleeease share the recipe of the "dal" which is served with Poori Bhaaji in Chennai. I mostly have it in Vasanta Bhavan & a few other restaurants. I just love it. Please share the authentic recipe of the dal. Thanks.
Veena Theagarajan
looks so yummy perfect treat
Uma Ramanujam
I read about that issue in your last post. But cudn't comment properly as i read it using my mobile. Don't worry sharmi…everything will be alright soon. This moment will also pass..Keep going with your delicious treats…
Manjula Bharath
wow looks so delicious and yummy dear 🙂
mymoon raheema
Akka you are so goood thank u for making this post as ramzan post…will sure gve a try…wanna have it now mmmmm lip smackngg ur pics invites me.
I love sheer kurma
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ShravsCookBookBlog
yummy sheer kurma…..
Gayathri Ramanan
sheer khurma looks so good and inviting…well presented…
Sangeetha M
Rich & delicious dessert, looks tempting!
Priya Suresh
Wat a delightful,creamy and highly inviting khurma..
Sona S
Delicious, rich and creamy dessert.
manjooo
wow….looks so delicious
M D
Delicious! Wishes to you on Eid!
Sarina Lopes
delicious i like it!
Sadaf Afshan
eid and sheer khurma go hand in hand. Looks like yours turned out perfect.
SAHANA LOKESH
nicley presented and my fav too:). one tip: Raisins can be fried separately (not along with nuts), as it get fried very quickly.
Divya Hirekodi
Hi sharmi,
Was wondering if u could share a recipe to make karanjis….thanx
Sofia Nasreen
mouth watering really
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really mouth watering
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anuj kumar
Nice Recipes shared by you in your collection I try it and love to eat it good work by you.
Wish you a very Happy Eid Mubarak 2015.
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Awesome collection of food recipe wish you all a very Happy Eid Mubarak
JAYASHREE SUTAR
Looks amazing.Will surely try out this recipe, love the idea of making it with condensed milk.
Thanks for sharing.