Sheer Kurma

Sweet vermicelli pudding

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Medium

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

If there is a biryani feast during the Muslim festival of Id, sheer kurma will not be far behind. The quantity and types of nuts used vary from home to home.

Ingredients

  • A few saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoons warm milk, plus cups (1

Method

  1. Soak the saffron in the 2 tablespoons warm milk.
  2. Place a heavy-bottomed nonstick saucepan over medium heat and add the ghee. When it melts, add the vermicelli and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until light golden.
  3. Add the milk, increase the heat to high, and bri