World Flavors Cookbook

Sheer Khurma

Vermicelli simmered in rich, sweetened milk with dates, dried fruits, and cardamom — the Eid morning dessert of the Muslim world.

Cuisine: Pakistan

Ingredients

• 100g vermicelli, broken
• 1.5L whole milk
• 100g sugar
• 8 dates, pitted and sliced
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 50g mixed dried fruits (raisins, apricots)
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds and pistachios
• 6 cardamom pods
• Rose water

Instructions

1. Fry vermicelli in ghee until golden.
2. Add milk and cardamom. Bring to boil.
3. Simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
4. Add sugar, dates, and dried fruits.
5. Cook 10 more minutes.
6. Add rose water. Garnish with nuts.