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Sheer Kurma Trifle: A Festive Twist For Eid
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Sheer Kurma Trifle
: A Festive Twist For Eid

50 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
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Eid wouldn’t be the same without sheer kurma, but what if you could transform this traditional dish into something extraordinary? Say hello to the sheer kurma trifle, a stunning layered dessert that blends the classic flavours of vermicelli pudding with the elegance of a trifle. Imagine creamy custard, crunchy nuts, and tender cake all layered together in a beautiful modern creation that’s festive, indulgent, and guaranteed to leave your guests in awe.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
½ cupVermicelli
1 litreMilk
½ cupSugar (adjust to taste)
8–10Dates
2 tbspGhee
2 tbspRaisins
½ tspRose water
1 cupWhipped cream
200 gPound cake or sponge cake (cut into cubes)
10–12Pistachios (Chopped)
For custards:
2 tbspCustard powder (vanilla or pistachio flavour)
2 cupsMilk
adjust to tasteSugar

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare sheer kurma

  • Start by heating ghee in a pan and roasting the vermicelli until it turns a lovely golden brown.
  • Next, pour in 1 litre of milk and let it cook until it thickens a bit.
  • Now, stir in sugar, dates, raisins, and a splash of rose water. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Description - Step 2

Make custard

  • Dissolve the custard powder in ½ cup of milk.
  • In another pot, heat the remaining milk with some sugar until it starts to simmer.
  • Then, add the dissolved custard mixture and stir it until it thickens up nicely.

Description - Step 3

Assemble the trifle

  • In a trifle bowl, start by layering some sponge cake cubes at the bottom.
  • Next, add a layer of that delicious sheer kurma, followed by the custard.
  • Keep repeating those layers until the bowl is filled to the brim.
  • Finish it off with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Description - Step 4

Chill

  • Finally, let it chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours until it sets and all those flavors come together beautifully.

Step 1
Prepare sheer kurma
20-25 Minutes
Step 2
Make custard
10 Minutes
Step 3
Assemble the trifle
15 Minutes
Step 4
Chill
2-3 Hours

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Use a glass trifle bowl or individual mini dessert glasses to let the layers really pop and look amazing.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair your delicious Sheer Kurma Trifle with some aromatic Hyderabadi biryani and a cool glass of mint lemonade.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Top it off with a sprinkle of pistachios or a drizzle of saffron-infused milk for an extra burst of flavour.

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