Dessert for 3
Sheer Khurma
Toasted vermicelli, dates, nuts, and raisins simmer in sweet saffron milk with cardamom for a warm, creamy dessert.
Typical price
$4.15for 4 servings
$1.04 per serving$4.15 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $1.72Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp each - pistachios
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1/2 cup thin vermicelli
- 3 1/2 dates - pit removed and chopped to around the size of raisins
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 pinch saffron
Steps
- Melt the ghee in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then toast the pistachios, raisins, and vermicelli for 3 minutes.
- Add the milk, dates, sugar, cardamom, and saffron to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dessert rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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