The Ultimate Sheer Khurma Pudding Recipe with a Bournville Twist

Do you ever feel like having something traditional yet different on festive days? Eid comes with a variety of scrumptious dishes, but there's nothing like the creamy and comforting goodness of Sheer Khurma. This Mughlai dessert, filled with vermicelli, dates, and a mix of dry fruits, is a nostalgic treat that warms hearts and homes alike. But what if you could introduce a surprise to it this time? Think of adding a rich, chocolaty twist to Sheer Khurma with Bournville chocolate. Get ready to wow your guests with a combination that brings tradition and a little bit of indulgence together!

What is Sheer Khurma?

Sheer Khurma, which means 'milk with dates' in Persian, is a festive old dessert served at Eid. A milk pudding, it is cooked with vermicelli, dates, and a variety of nuts and dry fruits. Served hot, usually, this rich, creamy dessert is full of the comforting fragrance of cardamom and saffron.

Through generations, Sheer Khurma has been a much-loved part of Eid celebrations, a bowlful of tradition in every spoonful.

Sheer Khurma Pudding Recipe with a Bournville Twist

Ingredients:

1 litre full-cream milk

100 grams fine vermicelli

1 cup of mixed dry fruits (almonds, pistachios, cashews, and raisins)

8-10 pitted dates, chopped

1/2 cup sugar (according to taste)

1/4 tsp cardamom powder

1 tbsp ghee

100 grams Bournville chocolate (for the twist)

Saffron strands (optional)

Method:

In a big pan, heat ghee and sauté dry fruits until golden. Set it aside. In the same pan, roast vermicelli until slightly golden.

Add milk and let it boil gently. Stir occasionally so that it does not stick. Add dates, cardamom powder, and sugar. Let it cook until vermicelli gets soft.

Add sautéed dry fruits and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes. Serve warm with a nut garnish and a drizzle of melted chocolate.

5 Different Ways to Add Bournville Twist

Melted Bournville

Add melted Bournville chocolate towards the latter part of the cooking to impart a rich, luscious chocolate swirl over the Sheer Khurma. The melted chocolate is absorbed well by the hot pudding, with the result that it has a silky and velvety texture that cannot be resisted. A rich, slightly bitter chocolate is perfectly played against the sweetness of the dates and cream base, this creates an indulgent, yet balanced, dessert experience.

Bournville Topping

After the Sheer Khurma is prepared, place chunks of Bournville chocolate on top of it. When the chocolate melts over the warm pudding, it forms a rich, heavenly layer on the surface. With every spoonful, there's a surprise bittersweet hit of chocolate that makes the dessert irresistible. The combination of melted chocolate with chewy vermicelli and crunchy dry fruits introduces an element of surprise in each bite.

Bournville Crunch

Mix crushed Bournville chocolate into the Sheer Khurma at the end, before serving. The crunch creates a whimsical contrast against the creamy pudding so that every spoonful is a wonderful combination of soft and crunchy textures. It's great for those who enjoy a bite in their dessert. The crunch of the chocolates also adds some sophistication and interest to every spoonful.

Bournville Shavings

Adorn the Sheer Khurma with fine slivers of Bournville chocolate. These nice slivers don't only taste great but melt in the mouth as well, balancing the sweetness of the dessert with the minimal bitterness of chocolate. The slivers bring out a faint hint of chocolatiness that isn't overpowering at all to overrule the usual flavors and, therefore, blend perfectly.

Add Bournville to the Milk

To achieve a fully infused dessert, melt Bournville chocolate into the milk during cooking the Sheer Khurma. This way, the whole dessert has a chocolatey undertone, which easily combines with the traditional ingredients and gives your celebratory table a gourmet touch. The chocolate milk is the very foundation of the pudding, rendering it rich and comforting from start to finish. The chocolate-infused milk not only enriches the overall taste but also gives the Sheer Khurma a beautiful, appetizing color.