Pakistani Sheer Khurma
A Pakistani dessert of toasted fine vermicelli simmered in milk with dates, nuts, saffron, and cardamom. Serves 6.
This version combines vermicelli browned in ghee with milk, dates, and nuts. It can be served warm or cold; it is usually thinner when warm and thicker once cooled.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
Ghee
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Tree nuts
Pistachios
Depends on the product
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Cereals containing gluten
Vermicelli
Ingredients without verified allergen data 8
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Cashews, Almonds, Dates, Whole milk, Sugar, Saffron, Ground cardamom, Dried rose petals.
Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Toast the vermicelli
Heat 2 teaspoons of the ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add the vermicelli and toast over low heat, stirring continuously, until golden; use about 2 minutes as a guide. Remove from the skillet.
Ready to continue when: The vermicelli is golden and has a toasted aroma.
2 min - 02
Toast the nuts and soften the dates
In the same skillet, melt the remaining ghee. Add the cashews, almonds, and pistachios and toast, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the chopped dates and cook for about 2 minutes more, until they begin to soften. Remove the mixture from the skillet.
Ready to continue when: The nuts are golden and the dates have begun to soften.
4 min - 03
Simmer the vermicelli in the milk
Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed pot and bring it to a gentle boil. Add the toasted vermicelli and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
Ready to continue when: The vermicelli is tender when tasted and coated in milk.
10 min - 04
Sweeten and flavor
Add the sugar to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve it. Add the saffron and keep the mixture over low heat until it begins to thicken slightly. Stir in the ground cardamom and remove from the heat.
Ready to continue when: The sugar has dissolved and the mixture is beginning to thicken slightly.
5 min - 05
Add the nuts and serve
Spoon the nut and date mixture over the top. Garnish with the dried rose petals and serve warm or cold.
Ready to continue when: The nuts, dates, and rose petals are distributed over the dessert.
Ingredients
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