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Sheer Korma
Photo: Eiliv Sonas Aceron

Sheer Korma

14 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

616
Calories
16g
Protein
41g
Fat
53g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cashew 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) 157
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Saffron not in our table 0
Rose not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package Ahmed brand vermicelli
  • 1 gallon fresh whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 20 cloves whole cardamom pods
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, cashews and pistachioes
  • 1/2 cup fresh cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron strands
  • 3 tablespoons charoli nuts
  • 1/2 cup light brown raisins
  • 1/2 teaspoon rose water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
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Directions

1

Fry the vermicelli in the butter until well browned but not burnt.

2

Fry on low heat until all the butter is dried.

3

Add in 1/4 cup sugar and fry again.

4

Add in the whole milk cup by cup, stirring constantly, and bring to boil.

5

Add in the raisins, whole cardamon, and 1/2 cup slivered almonds, cashews and pistachioes, and the remaining sugar.

6

Reduce the heat and thicken the SHEER KORMA to three-strand consistency, letting the milk boil until it is halved.

7

The vermicilli must be very soft by now.

8

Quikly add in the rose water, charoli and fresh cream and let simmer covered for 10 mins.

9

Garnish with the saffron strands and powdered cardamom, and serve immediately.

10

This special dish is served on the morning of Eid day to all the household, after the Eid prayer, as breakfast, and throughout the day to every guest that visits you.

11

It keeps fresh for up to one week in the fridge.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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