Ever since I was a child, I remember the special dishes my mom made the night before in preparation for Eid morning. She would make a rice dish called khichdi, which I have perfected over the years with tomato chutney and a very special exotic, dessert called Sheer Khorma. It is my FAVORITE dessert! I could eat bowls of this sweet, warm, soft vermicilli, the taste of this sweet still lingers in my mouth.
The recipe below is a much healthier version than the rich, sugary, buttery recipes you will find on the web. Enjoy this guilt-free, healthier version I made with no-oil, non-dairy milk, nuts of choice, some honey and dates for sweetness!
- 3-4 Cloves
- 10-12 Almonds Crushed
- 10-12 Cashew Nuts Crushed
- 10-12 Raisins
- 2 tbsp Pistachios Crushed
- 2 tbsp Chironji
- 1 cup Fine Vermicelli
- 1 quart Almond, Cashew, or Soy Milk
- 12 Medjool Dates Chopped
- 15-20 strands saffron Soaked in 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
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In a pan add cloves, almonds, cashew nuts, raisins, pistachios and Chironji and saute till they are slightly browned.
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Add vermicelli and saute till slightly browned.
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Next add milk of choice, almond, soy or cashew milk and add the dates and cook for 10-12 minutes till vermicelli is softened.
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Add saffron soaked in milk and cardamom powder and cook for another minute.
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Garnish with almonds, more sliced medjool dates and pistachio slivers.
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Serve warm. Enjoy!