Sheer Khurma Milk Vermicelli (Print Version)

Classic sheer khurma with toasted vermicelli, creamy milk, dates, and garnished pistachios and almonds.

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 liter whole milk
02 - 1/4 cup milk powder (khoya), crumbled

→ Pasta

03 - 1 cup roasted vermicelli noodles, broken into thirds

→ Sweeteners & Spices

04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon whole cardamom pods, seeds removed and ground

→ Nuts & Dried Fruit

06 - 4 dried dates, soaked and sliced lengthwise
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, soaked, chopped, and divided
08 - 1/4 cup almonds, chopped or sliced and divided

# Instructions:

01 - Warm a sauté pan over medium heat and pour in the milk.
02 - Bring milk to a boil. Add sugar, sliced dates, two tablespoons of chopped almonds, two tablespoons of pistachios, ground cardamom, and pre-roasted vermicelli. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring continuously until vermicelli softens.
03 - Crumble the milk powder (khoya) on top and stir until fully combined and creamy.
04 - Divide into small bowls and garnish each with remaining chopped almonds and pistachios before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For richer texture, simmer longer on low heat; garnish just before serving for optimal crunch.