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Sheer Khurma (Eid Vermicelli Pudding)
Serves 6 · Total 60 min · Prep 10 min · Cook 50 min
The Eid morning dessert of Urdu-speaking homes: fine vermicelli fried in ghee and simmered in reduced milk with dates, almonds, pistachios and cardamom. It is served warm and runny, and thickens as it cools, so make a little extra milk for loosening.
Quick answer: 60 min in total · serves 6 · main ingredients: Milk, Vermicelli, Clarified butter, Sugar · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 1.5 l 6.25 cup Milk, full-fat
- 100 g 3.5 oz Vermicelli, fine vermicelli, broken into short pieces
- 40 g 3 tbsp Clarified butter
- 100 g 0.5 cup Sugar
- 10 pc 10 pc Dates, seeds removed, thinly sliced
- 60 g 0.5 cup Dry fruits, almonds and pistachios, sliced
- 4 pc 4 pc Cardamom, lightly crushed
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Rose water (Optional)
- 1 pinch 1 pinch Saffron (Optional)
Steps
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- Bring the milk to a boil in a wide heavy pot, then lower the heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring often and scraping the base, until it has reduced by about a quarter.⏱ Reducing the milk · 25 min
- While the milk reduces, melt the ghee in a pan, add the crushed cardamom and the vermicelli, and fry on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until golden.⏱ Frying the vermicelli · 4 min
- Add the fried vermicelli to the reduced milk and simmer for about 8 minutes until it is soft.⏱ Cooking the vermicelli · 8 min
- Stir in the sugar, dates and most of the nuts, saving a few for the top. Simmer for 5 minutes more, until the sugar dissolves and the dates soften.⏱ Adding sugar and dates · 5 min
- Turn off the heat, stir in the rose water and a pinch of saffron if using, and rest for 10 minutes; the pudding thickens as it stands.⏱ Resting · 10 min
- Ladle into bowls, top with the saved nuts and serve warm. Loosen with hot milk if it has thickened too much.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheer Khurma (Eid Vermicelli Pudding) take?
60 minutes in total: about 10 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking.
Is Sheer Khurma (Eid Vermicelli Pudding) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 5 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Sheer Khurma (Eid Vermicelli Pudding) serve?
This recipe serves 6. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Sheer Khurma (Eid Vermicelli Pudding) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Sheer Khurma (Eid Vermicelli Pudding)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: dates. Spice-box items: cardamom. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: milk, clarified butter. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: vermicelli, sugar, dry fruits.
Any tips for making Sheer Khurma (Eid Vermicelli Pudding)?
Keep stirring and scrape the base while the milk reduces; milk catches and scorches quickly. Refrigerate leftovers within about 2 hours and finish them within 2 days; serve chilled or reheat gently.
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