Dessert for 3
Sheer Khurma
$4.15for 425 minServes 3
Toasted vermicelli, dates, nuts, and raisins simmer in sweet saffron milk with cardamom for a warm, creamy dessert.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 3.75 oz$0.45/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $1.72Typical price |
 | Ramen and Asian noodles, 1.75 oz$0.18/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.11 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$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.
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.
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