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Sheer Khurma — A Delicacy of Royalty

The Sheer Khurma is a dish from Afghanistan that is mainly cooked during Eid by Muslims. Unlike the other desserts, which also use milk and vermicelli, the Sheer Khurma is in a class of its own as it is thicker, richer, and delicious. Sheer Khurma literally means "date milk," as Sheer means milk and Khurma means dates in the Persian language (farsi). Making Sheer Khurma is pretty easy. Sheer Khurma is garnished with nuts, dates, the sweetness, and the wholesome rich and creamy dessert. Ingredients: 1 litre whole milk 2 tbsp ghee ½ cup of Mawa (Khova), or sweetened condensed milk Assorted nuts and dried fruits. 5-7 large dates chopped 4 tbsp Sugar 1 cup vermicelli (broken) 1-2 teaspoon of rosewater  ½ cardamom for flavouring Saffron (preferred) Methods to prepare: On medium heat, heat the ghee. Once it is hot, add nuts, dates, and dried fruits to the pan. Cook until a golden brown colour appears. Remove them from the pan and set them aside. Now add the vermicelli to the pan an...

Feel the Royalty with Shahi Pulao

Shahi pulao is a vegetable pulao, a dish of spices and veggies. A memorable flavor in every bite. A rich aroma by adding spices, a pinch of saffron, and caraway seeds. The addition of dry fruits, nuts, saffron, and oil gives a wonderful taste. Learn how to make this delicious meal using Sundew Refined Sunflower Oil ! Ingredients: Rice - 1 ½ cup Ghee - 3 tablespoons One pinch of saffron Warm water for soaking saffron - ½ tablespoon Almond - 1 tablespoon Cashews - 15 Pistachios - 1 tablespoon Raisins - 1 tablespoon Shashi jeera (caraway seeds) - ½ teaspoon Cinamon - 2 inches Indian bay leaf - 1 Black cardamom - 1  Strands of mace - 2 to 3 Thinly sliced onions - 1 ½ cup Ginger garlic paste - ½ tablespoon Finely chopped green chili - 1 Chopped coriander leaves - ¼ cup Chopped mint leaves - 1 tablespoon Chopped tomatoes - ½ Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder - ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder - ½ teaspoon Curd - 3 tablespoon Finley chopped 2 cups of carrot potatoes, ca...