Sheer Khurma
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Blessing of the Eid. Sacred milk with plenty of dates and nuts
Description
A festive Mughlai dessert meaning 'Milk and Dates'. A rich pudding made by boiling milk with dates, mixed nuts, and a small amount of fine vermicelli.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Milk
- Dates
- Almonds/Pistachios
- Ghee
- Shemai(Vermicelli - small amount)
Instructions
- Sauté dates and nuts in ghee.
- Add milk, simmer until the dates' sweetness colors the milk.
- Add a pinch of vermicelli to thicken.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cardamom、Saffron
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Milk, Dried dates, Mixed nuts
Pairing
None(First hospitality for guests)
Trivia
Relies on the natural sweetness of dates rather than sugar. Focuses more on the milk and nut richness than 'Shemai' (where noodles are the star).
Eating tips & etiquette
Served first thing to family and guests returning from morning prayers on Eid al-Fitr (after Ramadan).
Allergen
Dairy, Nuts, Wheat