Sheer Khorma or Sheer Khurma is a popular dessert usually made on Eid day in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and other Asian countries. There are some desserts which are specially made for Eid and this is one of them.
Sheer Khurma literally translates to “Milk with Dates”. In this recipe usually, dried dates (chuwara/chuara) are used. It is served at almost every home after Eid Prayers but is eaten throughout the day.
The main ingredients are loads of milk, vermicelli (sevian), dried fruits and nuts and sugar.
Sheer Khurma can be made two ways. In this post I will be giving you the recipe for how it is made now days but to read how it is traditionally made in my home read “SHEER KHORMA …MY WAY“
Soak the dried dates in water for at least 4 hours to soften.
Roast the vermicelli in butter/ghee and cardamom seeds.
When the vermicelli starts to turn brown, add milk and let it boil at low heat.
Add sliced dried dates and nuts of your choice and keep on stirring regularly to make sure it does not stick to the bottom.
After 10-15 minutes you will notice that the milk is starting to thicken. At that point add sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk and let it boil on low heat for another 6-8 minutes.
Taste it to see if it is sweet enough. If not add sugar to taste.
Decorate with more nuts, sliced dried coconut, and dried dates
NOTES:
If you buy the roasted vermicelli then reduce the ghee/butter to 2 tbsp.
Traditionally khorma is made with dried dates but if they are not available where you live, you can use regular dates.
If using regular dates, omit the step to soak them in water.
You can use any nuts you like for example almonds, pistachios, coconut etc.
Kewra Water adds a nice traditional smell to the dessert.
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