Sheer korma or Sheer Khurma (literally 'Milk with Dates' in Urdu) is a festival vermicelli pudding prepared by Muslims on Eid ul-Fitr in South Asian countries especially Pakistan. It is a traditional Muslim festive breakfast, and a dessert for celebrations. Sheer, which itself has been derived from the Sanskrit word ksheer or kheer, means sweetened milk and khurma is made from dried dates.
This special dish is served on the morning of Eid day in the family after the Eid prayer as breakfast, and throughout the day to all the visiting guests.
It is very popular in Pakistan and Asia.
[edit] Ingredients
The main ingredients used in Sheer korma are vermicelli, whole milk, sugar, dates. Depending on the region, cashew nuts, cardamom, pistachios, almonds, saffron, raisins, rose water are also added.
[edit] Preparation
Vermicelli are fried in clarified butter. Then milk (sheer) is added and the vermicelli are allowed to cook further. As the mixture thickens, sugar and dates (Khurma) are added along with any other dried fruits.
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