Sheer khurma, which literally means 'milk with dates', is a vermicelli pudding that is very popular in Muslim communities around the world. It is often served on religious holidays like Eid or Ramadan.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
254 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine milk and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a rolling boil. Add cardamom pods. Stir in vermicelli; simmer until pudding thickens, 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 2
Garnish pudding with dates, pistachios, and saffron threads. Serve warm or chilled.
Ingredients
5 tablespoons white sugar
4 cups milk
3 cardamom pods, or to taste
¾ cup broken vermicelli pasta
6 dates, pitted and chopped, or to taste (Optional)
