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Sheer Khurma | Eid Special | Kunal Kapur Recipes

Chef Kunal Kapur Desserts & Sweets 40 Mins 4 Servings 132.5K views Mar 21, 2026
Eid Mubarak! Welcome to my kitchen where today, I'll be sharing with you one of my favorite Eid special recipes - Sheer Khurma! This delicious dessert is a must-have for every Muslim household on the occasion of Eid. With its creamy and rich texture, it's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. So, let's get started and make this delicious Sheer Khurma together! Eid Ki Seviyan (Sheer Khurma) Prep time - 10 mins

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

Main Ingredients

  • Almonds, chopped (बादाम) - 1½ tbsp
  • Dates (खजूर) - 5-7 nos
  • Pista, chopped (पिस्ता) - 2 tbsp
  • Walnut, chopped (अखरोट) - 2 tbsp
  • Chironji (चिरौंजी) - 1 tbsp
  • Milk, full fat (दूध) - 1 lt
  • Sugar (चीनी) - ½ cup
  • Cardamom powder (ईलाइची)- ½ tsp
  • Desi Ghee (घी) - 2 tbsp
  • Semiyan (wheat vermicelli) (सेमियाँ) - 40 gms/ 1 cup (fistful)
  • Saffron, optional (केसर) - a pinch

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    Eid ki seviyan or Sheer Khurma is a dessert which is prepared during Ramadan. But, it’s too tasty that you should make this at any point of the year!
  2. 2
    For Eid ki Seviyan, in a hot pan, add ghee and melt it; desserts are always prepared in desi ghee, then add the chopped almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and some sliced dates. You can even use dried dates(chuvare) instead of dates. Roast them on low flame till golden brown.
  3. 3
    Now, add milk. Add sugar and cardamom powder to it. We have to reduce the milk while making Sheer Khurma, and that’s what makes it different from Kheer. You can see it turning a little brown as the dates are releasing their colour.
  4. 4
    We have to roast the seviyan and for that, in a hot pan, add some ghee and melt it. Break the seviyan into half, roast them in ghee on low flame till golden brown.
  5. 5
    Reduce the milk to 30% to 40% of the actual amount. Now add the roasted seviyan. Stir it gently and give it a quick boil. The seviyan will absorb the milk and it’ll be perfect. You can add some strands of saffron too.
  6. 6
    Eid ki seviyan or Sheer Khurma is ready to served. Enjoy!
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Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover Sheer Khurma?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.