🌙 A Festive Sweet Delight: Traditional 1 Kg Sheer Khorma Recipe
Introduction:
Sheer Khorma is not just a dessert — it’s a celebration in itself. Deeply rooted in Eid traditions, this creamy vermicelli pudding filled with dry fruits, dates, and saffron is the crown jewel of South Asian sweets. Whether it’s a grand dawat or a peaceful morning of Eid, sheer khorma brings joy to every table.
This recipe yields 1 kg of indulgent sheer khorma — perfect for sharing and savoring.
🥣 Ingredients:
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Full-fat milk – 1 liter
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Vermicelli (thin seviyan) – 1 cup (broken)
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Sugar – 6–8 tbsp (adjust to taste)
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Dates – 6–8 (seedless, chopped)
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Cashews – 2 tbsp
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Almonds – 2 tbsp (blanched & sliced)
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Pistachios – 2 tbsp
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Raisins – 2 tbsp
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Desi ghee – 2 tbsp
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Cardamom pods – 4 (crushed)
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Saffron – a few strands (optional)
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Rose water – 1 tsp (optional)
🍮 Instructions:
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Heat ghee in a deep pan, fry nuts, raisins, and dates until fragrant. Set aside.
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In the same pan, lightly roast vermicelli in remaining ghee until golden.
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Add milk and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add sugar and cardamom, stir until dissolved.
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Mix in fried dry fruits, saffron, and rose water.
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Cook another 5 minutes, then turn off heat and let it rest.
🥄 Serving Suggestions:
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Serve warm or chilled — both ways are divine
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Garnish with extra nuts and saffron
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Pairs beautifully with paratha or enjoyed solo as dessert
🌟 Final Thought
This 1 kg sheer khorma recipe is your golden ticket to recreating that Eid magic at home. Rich, comforting, and beautifully spiced, every spoonful carries the essence of celebration. It’s not just a dessert — it’s a memory worth sharing. 🌙🍮