Sheer Kurma
Ingredients:
Milk 8 cups
Vermicelli 1 cup
Ghee 2 tbsp
Sugar 1 cup
Raisins 10-12
Almonds 10-12
Pistachios 10-12
Elaichi powder 1 tsp
Nutmeg powder 1/8 tsp
Chironji 2 tbsp
Saffron strands 8-10
How to make Sheer Kurma:
In a pan boil the milk.
Soak saffron in one tbsp warm milk.
Heat ghee in a thick-bottomed pan and fry vermicelli on low flame for few minutes untill light golden.
Pour milk on vermicelli and reduce heat and simmer till milk thickens and turns light pink in colour.
Add sugar,elaichi powder,nutmeg powder,saffron,raisins,chironji,blanched and slivered almonds and pistachios.
Bring to boil and then simmer for about 4-5 minutes.
Add sugar if necessary.
Sheer kurma is ready.
Serve hot.
October 1st, 2008