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    Sheer Khurma

    Published: Mar 27, 2017 · Modified: Sep 12, 2021 by Ramya · 12 Comments

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    Learn how to make Sheer Khurma/Sheer Korma at home easily. This rich Mughalai dessert is typically made for Eid/Ramzan but is perfect for any celebration.

    Ugadi, the Telugu New Year is just around the corner. I have big plans this year to make it special with some Pulihora and Paramannam among other delicacies but for the blog, I decided to post a simple yet delicious sweet recipe called Sheer Khurma. For the starters, it looks quite similar to Semiya Payasam which is our absolute favorite at home.

    Although the ingredients for this Sheer Khurma are much like a Payasam, this is such a rich version it. Sheer Khurma or Sheer Korma is made with milk and a lot of dry fruits that include dried dates, pistachios, almonds, cashews, raisins and chironji. Rose flavor is a must in any Mughalai influenced dessert and this is no different. No Indian dessert is complete without cardamom powder, which takes this Sheer Khurma to such high levels of fragrance.

    Sheer Khurma is usually made for Eid or Ramzan but is apt for any celebration.  The husband who loves a good payasam had been asking me to make this rich version of Semiya Payasam and I had to oblige. Usually chironji is not added to the regular kheer but in Sheer Khurma, it adds to the richness of the dessert. Serve it hot or cold, you will have a winner of a dish for sure!

    How to make Sheer Khurma

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    Sheer Khurma

    Ramya
    Rich and delicious Sheer Khurma, an Indian dessert made with Vermicelli, milk and dry fruits.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Desserts, Sweets
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 people

    MEASUREMENT

    1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup Vermicelli
    • 2 cups Milk Boiled
    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Ghee
    • 6 Almonds
    • 6 Cashews
    • 6 Pistachios
    • 6 Dates Soft & Deseeded
    • 2 tablespoon Chironji
    • 1 tablespoon Raisins
    • 2 Green Cardamoms
    • â…› teaspoon Rose Essence
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    Instructions
     

    • In a thick bottomed pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee. Fry chopped dry fruits of almonds, cashews, pistachios and chironji. Once golden, add raisins and remove them from the heat. Set aside.
    • In the same pan, add vermicelli and roast until golden brown.
    • Meanwhile, bring milk to boil. Once boiled, add ¼ cup of it to chopped dates and set aside.
    • Add remaining milk to the roasted vermicelli and cook it on low heat until the vermicelli is soft.
    • Add sugar and mix it well. Keep the flame low and ensure that the milk doesn’t curdle.
    • Add the dates soaked in milk and mix it well.
    • Roughly crush the cardamoms and add the powdered cardamoms to the pan along with rose essence. Mix well.
    • Finally add all the roasted dry fruits and remove from heat.
    • Serve hot, warm or cold with additional dry fruits or saffron strands.

    Note –

    • Adjust sugar quantity as per sweet preference.
    • As dates are soaked in milk and added to Sheer Khurma, that adds to the sweetness too.
    • The choice of dry fruits is as per preference.
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    Sheer Kurma Recipe

    1. In a thick bottomed pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee. Fry chopped dry fruits of almonds, cashews, pistachios and chironji. Once golden, add raisins and remove them from the heat. Set aside.
    2. In the same pan, add vermicelli and roast until golden brown.
    3. Meanwhile, bring milk to boil. Once boiled, add ¼ cup of it to chopped dates and set aside.
    4. Add remaining milk to the roasted vermicelli and cook it on low heat until the vermicelli is soft.
    5. Add sugar and mix it well. Keep the flame low and ensure that the milk doesn’t curdle.
    6. Add the dates soaked in milk and mix it well.
    7. Roughly crush the cardamoms and add the powdered cardamoms to the pan along with rose essence. Mix well.
    8. Finally add all the roasted dry fruits and remove from heat.
    9. Serve hot, warm or cold with additional dry fruits or saffron strands.

    Recipe Notes

    • Adjust sugar quantity as per sweet preference.
    • As dates are soaked in milk and added to Sheer Khurma, that adds to the sweetness too.
    • The choice of dry fruits is as per preference.

    I would be delighted to know if you have tried this recipe, don’t forget to share your feedback and comments below. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me! I am also available on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter 🙂

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    1. Aruna

      March 27, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Ugadi Shubhaakaankshalu! The Sheer Khurma is awesome!

      Reply
      • chcooks

        March 27, 2017 at 3:11 pm

        Ugadi Subhaakaanshalu Aruna 🙂 Thanks much!

        Reply
    2. Traditionally Modern Food

      March 28, 2017 at 6:45 am

      I can't say no to sweets this s tatsty delight?Happy ugadi

      Reply
      • chcooks

        April 04, 2017 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks much Vidya 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cook with Smile..

      March 30, 2017 at 5:10 am

      This looks scrumptious ?

      Reply
      • chcooks

        April 04, 2017 at 9:43 pm

        Thanks dear 🙂

        Reply
    4. Monika

      March 31, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      This sounds like such a delicious aromatic dessert, pretty healthy too with all the nuts in it! The vermicelli sounds so nice in it. Thanks for sharing with FF:)

      Reply
      • chcooks

        April 04, 2017 at 9:43 pm

        Thanks so much Monika 🙂

        Reply
    5. petra08

      April 03, 2017 at 2:43 am

      What an intriguing dish! I am fascinated and it sounds delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • chcooks

        April 04, 2017 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks Petra 🙂

        Reply
    6. Sheila Raza

      May 24, 2020 at 7:32 am

      Why did my sheer korma curdle?

      Reply
      • Ramya

        May 25, 2020 at 9:54 pm

        Hey I am not sure why it curdled as there could be multiple reasons - did you add the milk on high flame? Was sugar added before the milk thickened a bit?

        Reply

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