Seviyan Kheer | Sheer Khurma | Flavored Vermicelli Pudding

Seviyan Kheer | Sheer Khurma | Flavored Vermicelli Pudding | How to make Vermicelli Pudding

Seviyan Kheer | Sheer Khurma (Flavored Vermicelli Pudding | How to make Vermicelli Pudding is a marvellous sweet dish to pep up your festive days. It is one dish that no matter how much the stomach might be full, the urge for more will not stop you.

Its relishing flavors and creamy textures are amazing. The aroma that fills in while preparing Seviyan Kheer is just too tempting.

So, next time you are jubilating don’t forget to check out this recipe. It’s that one delicacy that everyone’s going to love it!   

Just as Seviyan Kheer, you will also love Sabudana Kheer.

What is Sheer Khurma

The term ‘Sheer Khurma’ for this delicious dessert, Flavored Vermicelli Pudding, originates from the Persian language. ‘Sheer’ literally means milk, whereas ‘Khurma’ translates to dates. Believed to have originated from Iran and Afghanistan, it initially consisted of dates and milk from Iran and dry fruits as well as nuts from Afghanistan.

As Sheer Khurma delicacy further entered the Indian subcontinent it was modified. Kheer or payasam were prevalent then on the Indian Subcontinent which was milk, sugar and a course thickening agent. (Source: Wikipedia) Perhaps at this point, fried vermicelli was added to Sheer Khurma.

Some more royal desserts of this region are

Gulab Jamun

Gajar Ka Halwa

Ingredients for Seviyan Kheer | Sheer Khurma

• Milk full Cream
• Evaporated milk – enhances the creaminess.
• Ghee 
• Flavor : Green cardamoms, cloves, fennel seeds. Crushed
• Fine vermicelli – Roasted find variety.
• Saffron – Few strands for flavoring and rich color
• Sugar 
• Charoli seeds 
• Golden raisins
• Nuts – Pistachios, cashew nuts & almonds – chopped
• Dates- A few dates pitted and chopped

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How to make Flavored Vermicelli Pudding

Organize the ingredients.

Heat ghee and lightly roast the vermicelli. Transfer to a plate.

In the same ghee saute the cashew nuts and  charoli seeds.

Firstly, pour milk into a saucepan and bring to boil.  

Secondly, add saffron strands and flavoring spice powder.

Thirdly, add the roasted vermicelli and simmer on low heat till cooked.

Add sugar and simmer for a minute.

Pour the evaporated milk and simmer further for a minute.

Put off flame.

Add a few dates,raisins, charoli and dried nuts and stir.

Serve warm or chilled according to preference.

Tips for Perfect Sheer Khurma

Make sure to roast the vermicelli on low flame to avoid burning.

Roasting the vermicelli in ghee enhances the flavor. It also helps to keep the vermicelli separated in the milk. It prevents the vermicelli from forming a clumpy mass.

Do not overcook the vermicelli in the milk.

You could also a teaspoon of rose water towards the end.

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Seviyan Kheer | Sheer Khurma | Flavored Vermicelli Pudding

Seviyan Kheer | Sheer Khurma | Flavored Vermicelli Pudding is a traditional dessert cooked with very fine vermicelli, milk and generous amounts of nuts and raisins to celebrate the festive spirit

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 19 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 500 ml milk full Cream
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup Fine vermicelli
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• Flavour spice powder: 4 green cardamoms 4 cloves, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 tbsp charoli seeds
• 1 tbsp golden raisins
• 2 tbsp of sliced unsalted pistachios & almonds
• 5-6 unsalted cashew nuts
• 3-4 pitted chopped dates.
• Few Saffron strands.

Instructions

 

• Firstly, heat ghee and lightly roast the vermicelli. Transfer to a plate.
• In the same ghee sauté the cashew nuts and charoli seeds.
• Pour milk into a saucepan and bring to boil.
• Add saffron strands and flavoring spice powder
• Then add roasted vermicelli and simmer on low heat till cooked.
• Add sugar and simmer for a minute.
• Pour the evaporated milk and simmer further for a minute.
• Put off flame.
• Add a few dates, raisins, charoli, and dried nuts and stir.
• Serve warm or chilled according to preference

Notes

Make sure to roast the vermicelli on low flame to avoid burning.

Roasting the vermicelli in ghee enhances the flavor.

It also helps to keep the vermicelli separated in the milk. Thus it prevents the vermicelli from forming a clumpy mass.

Do not overcook the vermicelli in the milk.

You could also a teaspoon of rose water towards the end.

Keyword Diwali Sweets, Eid sweets, festival recipes, Seviyaan Kheer, Vermicelli pudding

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