Iftar Recipe | Sheer Khurma

Sheer khurma is an authentic version of vermicelli pudding specially prepared for Ramadan festivities. 'Sheer' is Persian for milk and 'khurma' is another word for dates.

Ingredients Of Sheer Khurma
• 5 cups full cream milk
• 50 gm roasted vermicelli-broken into small pieces
• 50 gm dried coconut-grated
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 green cardamoms
• 2 Tbsp chopped dates
• 10-12 raisins
• 1/4 cup almonds-blanched and cut into pieces
• 1/2 tsp khus (vetiver)
• 2-3 vark leaves(silver foil commonly found on barfis)

How to Make Sheer Khurma
1. In a wide pan simmer the milk till it thickens to the consistency of cream.
2. Add the vermicelli, coconut, sugar, cardamom, dates and half of the raisins and almonds
3. Bring to boil and then simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the vetiver. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the silver leaves and the rest of the almonds and raisins.
5. Serve hot or cold.