Best Sheer Khurma Recipe

A luxurious Pakistani Sheer Khurma Recipe (Pakistani Vermicelli Pudding) made with milk, vermicelli, dates, and nuts, flavored with cardamom and saffron. Traditionally served during Eid but perfect for any special occasion. Creamy, fragrant, and packed with texture, this dish is comfort in a bowl.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Pakistani, South Asian

Keyword: Sheer Khurma ingredients, sheer khurma recipe, sheer khurma recipe pakistani, Sheer khurma recipe with condensed milk

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Resting Time: 20

Total Time: 1 5

Servings:

Calories: 300kcal

Cost: 13

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot (3-quart or larger)
Medium frying pan
Wooden Spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Knife and cutting board (for chopping dates/nuts)
Small bowl (for soaking saffron)

Ingredients

1.5 liters 6 ¼ cups full-fat milk (or coconut milk for vegan)
1 cup thin roasted vermicelli (Sheer Khurma sevaiyan)
15 Medjool dates pitted and chopped
¼ cup ghee or unsalted butter/vegan butter
⅓ - ½ cup sugar adjust to taste
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 generous pinch saffron threads soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
¼ cup mixed nuts almonds, pistachios, cashews, roughly chopped
1 tbsp golden raisins
Rose petals or edible silver leaf optional, for garnish

Instructions

Toast the Vermicelli:
Heat ghee in a frying pan over medium-low.
Add vermicelli and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Set aside.
Simmer the Milk:
In a heavy pot, bring milk to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Combine & Sweeten:
Add toasted vermicelli to the milk. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in chopped dates, sugar, and cardamom. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Finish with Saffron & Nuts:
Pour in saffron-infused milk and stir well.
Add nuts and raisins. Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve:
Ladle into bowls. Garnish with extra nuts, rose petals, or edible silver for a festive touch.

Notes

For extra richness, stir in 2 tbsp condensed milk at the end.

Make ahead: Flavors deepen overnight—store in the fridge and reheat gently.

Vegan? Use coconut milk and vegan butter.

No saffron? A dash of turmeric + ½ tsp rosewater mimics the color and aroma.

Texture tip: If too thick, thin with warm milk before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal