1 MINUTE INSTANT POT SHEER KHURMA
Note – This is not the traditional method of making Sheer Khurma. This is the quick (and modern) version of making Sheer Khurma so that your precious pots, pans, and hob space can be used to make more dishes! This Instant pot version, can be prepared in just a few minutes and you have a decadent Seviyan kheer in a moment. So prepare this dessert without any worry of stirring or spilling. Just add the ingredients, stir, lock, pressure cook and enjoy! However, I can guarantee you that the taste and flavours are still authentic!
Meaning of Sheer Khurma
Sheer means “milk” and Khurma means “dates” in Persian. Sheer Khurma is a sweet dish hailing from Persia, enjoyed throughout the world. It is usually prepared during Eid. This separates Sheer Khurma from Seviyan Kheer. Seviyan Kheer is sweet vermicelli and milk-based pudding from the same part of the world but does not contain dates. In Sheer Khurma, nuts and dates are first fried in ghee and the dish is then topped with a second tempering of ghee with clove or cardamom. We love Seviyan Kheer and Meethi Seviyan (which is made without milk) Eid recipe – This delicious Hyderabadi dessert served on a Islamic religion festival Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan season. We have also included a STOVE TOP traditional method below so you can use either.
Tips to ensure Sheer Khurma doesn’t burn in the Instant Pot:
We have an extra step of adding a little water to the seviyan before adding the milk. The toasted vermicelli will soak up the water meaning that when pressure-cooking, the vermicelli will not soak up as much of the milk (risk of burning) Add more milk than you usually would – keep the seviyan runny to prevent burning – it will thicken as it cool. Select PORRIDGE mode for 1 minute only on low-pressure. Honestly, that is it! Add the evaporated milk after the seviyan is cooked – it is already cooked milk so there is no need to heat it again
Ingredients for Sheer Khurma Instant Pot
Here is everything you will need, plus ingredients substitute ideas.
➀ Vermicelli – I have used very thin variety, that is easily available from supermarkets or any south Asian grocery stores. But feel free to use normal size seviyan as well. If any of these not available use Mexican thin noodles known as Fideo noodles. ➁ Whole milk – full fat or whole milk is good for the creamy sheer khurma. Fresh milk is best for this recipe, however long life tetra pack milk also works well too. You can use skimmed or semi-skimmed but the sheer khurma will be less creamy. ➂ Dates – we have used Medjool dates but you can use any other. Certain dates are sweeter than others so you may have to adjust the sugar. The best way to check – eat one before using! 😉 ➃ Nuts – a mix of almonds, cashew, pistachios, and charoli* ➄ Sugar – granulated white sugar is best. ➅ Raisins – known as kishmish or sultana, – we don’t like in milk-based desserts, so we have not added. ➆ Evaporated milk – because we have added water to prevent burning, using evaporated milk thickens the sheer khurma and makes it more creamy. You can also add double cream, half &half or condensed milk. If using condensed milk, then use less sugar. However, I have found that the creamiest pudding comes from using evaporated milk – there is just something special about the flavour!
- Charoli Charoli is the Indian name for the seeds of the Buchanania lanzan plant. They can also be called chironji and have an almond-like flavour. These lentil-like seeds are added to Indian sweets or ground and added to sauces. My Mum says that she has seen my grandma using charoli in sweets for years so she has fallen into the same habit.
Is Sheer Khurma Gluten-free?
No, original or authentic Sheer Khurma recipe is not suitable for gluten-free dietary needs. In this recipe vermicelli added, which is made using wheat flour. To prepare totally gluten-free vermicelli use gluten-free vermicelli that is easily available in the market.
Sheer Khurma with Condensed milk or milkmaid
Authentic recipe of sheer khurma made using regular white sugar, however if you want you can use condensed milk or milkmaid as an alternative sweetener. Use one tin/can (397g) of condensed milk for 2 litre milk, skip sugar totally.
Is Sheer Khurma good for health?
If eaten in less quantity or in moderation everything is good for health, however if you prefer healthy version of Sheer Khurma recipe swap some of the ingredients. Use skimmed or toned milk instead of whole milk, by using less fat content milk you will not only cut down the calories from this dessert but lowering the saturated fat too. You may add cashew nut paste to make this dessert creamy and rich. It also helps in to thicken the milk. Add naturally sweet dates and skip sugar totally to make refined sugar free desserts. To make diabetic friendly dessert use naturally derived and calorie-free sugar substitute such as stevia which we have used in our sugar-free shrikhand Instead of desi ghee, add canola oil for sheer khurma recipe. According to health experts, canola oil is a healthier oil. It contains less saturated fat. Top your delicious sheer khurma with lots of nuts such as almond and pistachio. Nuts are loaded with calories but they contain good fats and packed with protein. It helps to control sugar levels and blood pressure.
How to make Vegan Sheer Kurma?
To make vegan sheer khurma or vermicelli kheer swap regular dairy milk for coconut or almond milk. Instead of ghee, use canola oil or vegetable ghee. Choose sugar that is suitable for vegans. You may use vegan condensed milk or agave syrup instead of sugar. Add cashew paste for extra rich and creamy sheer khurma and to thicken the dessert too.
How to make Instant Pot Sheer Khurma Step by step and video recipe
full printable recipe card with the exact measurement is at the bottom of this post
First set an instant pot and it’s inner pot.
- Heat ghee in a heavy-based pan or kadai, and add nuts and raisins one by one and fry few seconds, remove and keep it aside.
- In the same pan add seviyan and roast for a couple of minutes or until it goes light golden and releases the roasting aroma. Remove and keep it aside.
- In the same pan add milk, cardamom and saffron and bring it to boil, turn the heat low and simmer for 5-6 minutes. keep stirring the milk.
- Add roasted nuts, dates and seviyan along with sugar.
- Cook the mixture for another 5-6 minutes or until turning little thicker and pinkish.
- Turn the heat off, in another pan heat some ghee add whole cardamom or clove and pour it over the delicious sheer khurma. Kachumber Salad Paneer Tikka Biryani Paneer and Vegetable Makhani Dum Biryani Vegan Butternut Squash Biryani Morrocan Vegetable Tagine Watermelon Carpaccio with Tahini
Store Sheer Khurma
Fridge – this can be made in advance. Store in an airtight container away from strong-smells in the fridge. Ideally, use the dairy shelf of the fridge. As an extra precaution, cover tightly with cling film and then place the container lid on top. Freezer – If any leftover, (I highly doubt there will be), store it in a freezer-proof container and freeze for 4-6 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator before gently reheating on stove.
Tip:
Before you start cooking in an Instant pot, please check that the pot and seal are free from any odours and is thoroughly cleaned. For traditional sheer khurma, use fine variety vermicelli also known as nylon seviyan.
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