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Sheer Khurma Recipe - Seviyan or Vermicelli Kheer Pudding

Hyderabadi · Vegetarian · 50 min · 4 servings

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50 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup semiya (vermicelli) - roasted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 5 dates - deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • + 3 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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How to Make Sheer Khurma Recipe - Seviyan or Vermicelli Kheer Pudding at Home

Ingredients (8 items)

  • milk— 3 cups
  • semiya (vermicelli) - roasted— 1/4 cup
  • sugar— 1/2 cup
  • dates - deseeded and finely chopped— 5
  • raisins— 1 tablespoon
  • tablespoons pistachios - roughly broken— 2
  • cardamom powder (elaichi) - freshly pounded— 1/2 teaspoon
  • saffron strands— 3
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time40 min
Total Time50 min
Servings4
CourseDessert
CuisineHyderabadi
DietVegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To begin making the Sheer Khurma Recipe (Seviyan or Vermicelli Kheer Pudding), we will first heat the milk, sugar, saffron and cardamom powder in a heavy bottomed pan; stir the mixture well until all the sugar dissolves completely

  2. 2

    Once the sugar is dissolved, add in the roasted vermicelli and simmer the mixture in the milk until the vermicelli is cooked

  3. 3

    Once the vermicelli is cooked stir in the dates, pistachios, raisins and simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes

  4. 4

    If the sheer khurma is too thick, stir in a little water or milk and adjust the sugar levels according to your taste

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving bowl

  6. 6

    Serve Sheer Khurma as a dessert after your Hyderabadi meal including Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirchi ka Salan and Burani Raita

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheer Khurma

What is Sheer Khurma?+
Sheer Khurma Recipe - Seviyan or Vermicelli Kheer Pudding is a vegetarian Hyderabadi dessert dish made with milk, semiya (vermicelli) - roasted, sugar, dates - deseeded and finely chopped, and more. It takes about 50 min to prepare and serves 4.
How long does it take to cook Sheer Khurma?+
Sheer Khurma Recipe - Seviyan or Vermicelli Kheer Pudding takes 50 min in total — 10 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Sheer Khurma?+
Sheer Khurma Recipe - Seviyan or Vermicelli Kheer Pudding requires 8 ingredients including milk, semiya (vermicelli) - roasted, sugar, dates - deseeded and finely chopped, raisins, and 3 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Sheer Khurma easy to make at home?+
Yes! Sheer Khurma Recipe - Seviyan or Vermicelli Kheer Pudding can be made at home in 50 min following the 6 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Sheer Khurma online?+
Yes! You can order Sheer Khurma from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Sheer Khurma" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.