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3 bowls of sheer khurma a bowl of pistachios on the side.
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Rich and Creamy Pakistani Sheer Khurma (Seviyan)

Rich and Creamy Pakistani Sheer Khurma (Seviyan) is easy to make, and merely takes a few ingredients. It's rich, creamy, and flavorful.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: meethi seviyan, pakistani seviyan, sheer khurma
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

  • 8 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp desi ghee
  • ½ packet of vermicelli seviyan
  • ½ tsp kewra

Whole Spices

  • 2 green cardamom
  • 2 cloves

Garnish

  • pistachios
  • a thin silver foil warq (optional)

Instructions

  • In a bowl, break down the vermicelli with hands and set aside. (as seen in the video)
  • In a fry pan, on medium low heat add oil and whole spices.
  • Let it sizzle for 10 seconds.
  • Add in vermicelli and sauté it for 1 minute.
  • Set aside.
  • On a stove, place a tawa on medium heat.
  • Now place a pot over the tawa and add milk and heavy whipping cream.
  • Bring it to boil, once it comes to boil add in the sautéed vermicelli.
  • Mix well.
  • Cook until reduced and thick until you have 4-5 cups.
  • Add in the sugar and mix well.
  • Add in the kewra and mix well.
  • Cover the lid and close the stove.
  • Once it cools down, refrigerate for 6-8 hours or serve it hot!
  • When ready to serve, dish it out in a bowl and sprinkle nuts like pistachios and almonds.
  • Enjoy!!!

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 57mg