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Ramadan 2024: Delicious Sheer Khurma For Your Iftar Menu

By Yash Lakhan

April 9, 2024

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Ramadan feasts are incomplete without one of its most traditional and loved desserts. Sheer khurma is often synonymous with Ramadan due to its widespread popularity and charm. It is a creamy dessert that represents luxury and decadence. So, make your Iftar even more special by making an incredible sheer khurma using this recipe.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vermicelli 1 litre of full-fat milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup ghee 10–12 chopped cashews, almonds, and pistachios 1/4 cup raisins 4-5 crushed cardamom pods A pinch of saffron (optional) 1 tablespoon of rose water Chopped dates

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Step 1

Roast vermicelli in ghee until golden brown, then set aside.

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Step 2

Sauté nuts and raisins in the same pan until golden, then set aside.

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Step 3

Simmer milk with vermicelli until creamy.

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Step 4

Add sugar, cardamom, saffron, and dates, and simmer until the dates are soft.

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Step 5

Stir in nuts, raisins, and rose water.

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Step 6

Serve warm or chilled, garnished with more nuts and saffron strands.

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