Sheer Khurma

It is an easy-to-prepare and one of the most popular desserts that is nourishing and delicious in equal measure.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons of Desi Ghee or 2.25 tablespoons of Saffola Gold oil

1 tablespoon of Almondette (Chironji)

1 tablespoon of chopped Pista

1 tablespoon of chopped Walnut

1 tablespoon of chopped Almond

5-7 nos of Dates (Chuara)

1 liter of Milk (full fat)

A pinch of Saffron

½ teaspoon of Cardamom powder

½ cup of Sugar

40 gms or a handful of Wheat Vermicelli (Semiyan)

Steps:

Take a pan and add 1½ tablespoons of ghee or a tablespoon of Saffola Gold oil. Add chironji, pista, almond, walnuts, and dates and stir it.

Pour milk into the pan, then add saffron, cardamom powder, and sugar into it. Keep stirring the mixture until the milk is reduced to half

Take another pan, add the remaining ghee or Saffola Gold oil, and fry the broken semiyan till lightly brown

Pour the reduced milk over the semiyan and cook for another 8-10 mins. Keep an eye on the pan to see when the milk has reached the desired consistency.

Remove from heat and serve hot or cold. (IANS)