Sheer Khurma Recipe with A2 Ghee (Eid Special)
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By the Faimly Farm Team · Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4-5 · A festive Eid classic
Sheer Khurma is the festive vermicelli pudding made across India to celebrate Eid — fine sevaiyaan (vermicelli) fried in pure ghee, then simmered in milk with dates, nuts, and cardamom. Rich, fragrant, and celebratory, it begins with a crucial step: roasting the vermicelli in good ghee. Here is how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine vermicelli (seviyan), broken
- 3 tbsp A2 ghee
- 1 litre full-fat milk
- 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
- 8-10 dates (khajoor), pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp each almonds, cashews, pistachios (sliced)
- 1 tbsp raisins / chironji (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- A few strands of saffron
Method
1. Fry the nuts and dates: heat the A2 ghee and lightly fry the nuts and sliced dates until golden and fragrant; set most aside for garnish.
2. Roast the vermicelli: in the same ghee, add the broken vermicelli and roast on low, stirring constantly, until golden brown and aromatic. This ghee-roasting step is the key to good sheer khurma.
3. Simmer the milk: in a separate heavy pot, bring the milk to a boil and let it reduce slightly with the saffron.
4. Combine: add the roasted vermicelli to the simmering milk and cook on low until the seviyan is soft and the mixture thickens.
5. Sweeten and finish: add sugar, dates, most of the nuts, and cardamom; simmer a few more minutes. Garnish with the reserved nuts.
6. Serve: warm or chilled, both are loved.
Why Ghee Is Key Here
The defining step of sheer khurma is frying the vermicelli and nuts in pure ghee — that is where the rich aroma and festive flavour come from. Genuine A2 ghee gives the dish the depth that makes it special enough for Eid.
The Faimly Farm Tip
Roast the seviyan and nuts in pure A2 ghee for the richest flavour. Ours is made from indigenous-cow milk by the traditional bilona method, in small lab-tested batches under our FSSAI licence. Explore our A2 Bilona Cow Ghee or the full A2 Ghee collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sheer khurma?
Sheer khurma is a festive vermicelli pudding made for Eid, with fine seviyan fried in ghee and simmered in milk with dates, nuts, and cardamom.
Why fry the vermicelli in ghee first?
Roasting the seviyan in pure ghee develops the rich aroma and golden colour that give sheer khurma its festive flavour.
What is the difference from seviyan kheer?
Sheer khurma is richer and specifically features dates (khurma means dates) and more nuts, and is traditional for Eid.
Which ghee is best?
Pure A2 cow ghee, ideally bilona-made, gives the most authentic richness and aroma.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes; it keeps well refrigerated and thickens as it cools — loosen with a little warm milk before serving if needed.
Conclusion
Sheer Khurma is the taste of Eid celebration — ghee-roasted vermicelli, creamy milk, sweet dates, and toasted nuts in one fragrant bowl. Roast that seviyan patiently in pure A2 ghee, and you will have a festive pudding worthy of the occasion and of sharing.
Celebrate with sheer khurma. Explore our A2 Ghee collection, try A2 Bilona Cow Ghee, and see our complete guide to cooking with A2 ghee. New customers can use code FIRST10 for 10% off their first order.
Faimly Farm: indigenous A2 milk, traditional bilona batches, lab-tested purity under our FSSAI licence. Learn more about Faimly Farm or contact us.
