Sheer khurma
Eid dessert; vermicelli pudding From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sheer khurma or sheer khorma (Persian: شير خرما, romanized: shîr xormâ "milk and dates")[1] is a festival vermicelli pudding prepared by Muslims on Eid ul-Fitr[2][3] and Eid al-Adha in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and parts of India and Central Asia. It is equivalent to shemai, a Bangladeshi dessert. It is a traditional Muslim festive breakfast,[a] and a dessert for celebrations. This dish is made from various dry fruits, vermicelli, condensed milk, sugar, etc. Depending on the region, cardamom, pistachios, almonds, cloves, saffron, raisins, and rose water are also added.
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| Place of origin | Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan |
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| Main ingredients | Vermicelli, milk, dates, cashew nuts, cardamom, butter |
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. In its original form, it consists of dates mixed with milk[1] from Iran and dry fruits and nuts from Afghanistan which is where it originated.[5] It is modified in India by the addition of fried semia and caramelised sugar.[5]
Ingredients
The main ingredients used in sheer khurma are vermicelli, whole milk, sugar, and dates.[6] Depending on the region, cardamom, pistachios, almonds, cloves, saffron, raisins, and rose water are also added.[7]
Preparation
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Vermicelli are fried in clarified butter.[8] Then milk (sheer) is added and the vermicelli are allowed to cook further.[8] As the mixture thickens, sugar and dates are added along with any other dried fruits.[8] In some areas locals opt to use a higher milk to vermicelli ratio because they prefer a thinner drink like consistency[9]
See also
Notes
- "Having bathed and dressed in their newest outfits, they sit down to the traditional breakfast of sheer khurma and milk"[4]
References
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