Sheer khurma

Sheer khurma

Origin
Place of origin	Herat, Afghanistan (another popular version evolved in Hyderabad Deccan
Region or state	Central Asia
Details
Main ingredient(s)	Vermicelli, milk, dates, cashew nuts, cardamom, butter

Sheer khurma or sheer khorma (شيرخرما, literally "milk with dates" in Urdu from Sanskrit and Persian cognate word ksheera or sheer meaning 'milk' ) is a festival vermicelli pudding prepared by Muslims on Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and parts of Central Asia. It is a traditional Muslim festive breakfast, and a dessert for celebrations. This dish is made from dried dates.

This special dish is served on the morning of Eid day in the family after the Eid prayer as breakfast, and throughout the day to all the visiting guests. It is very popular throughout South Asia and Central Asia.

Ingredients

The main ingredients used in Sheer Khurma are vermicelli, whole milk, sugar, dates. Depending on the region, cardamom, pistachios, almonds, saffron, raisins, and rose water are also added.

Preparation

Vermicelli are fried in clarified butter. Then milk (sheer) is added and the vermicelli are allowed to cook further. As the mixture thickens, sugar and dates (Khurma) are added along with any other dried fruits.

See also

• Afghan cuisine
• Pakistani cuisine
• Hyderabadi cuisine