"Sheer Khurma: Hyderabad’s Royal Eid Dessert"

Sheer Khurma: A Hyderabadi Eid Delight A royal dessert that defines Eid in Hyderabad — rich, aromatic, and full of love.

Sheer Khurma means "milk with dates" — a traditional Mughlai dessert made with milk, vermicelli, dates, nuts, and saffron.

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Hyderabadi Sheer Khurma is unique for its extra richness — using khoya, saffron, and ghee-roasted nuts for a deeper flavor.

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No Eid morning in Hyderabad is complete without Sheer Khurma — it's the first thing served after prayer.

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Milk, thin vermicelli (seviyan), ghee, sugar, khoya, dates, cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins, saffron, and rose water

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Ghee-roast vermicelli and nuts, simmer milk, add sugar and dates, mix in khoya — slow-cook until creamy and fragrant.

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Sheer Khurma is served hot or chilled, always with warmth and hospitality to guests and family alike.

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Try authentic Sheer Khurma at Shah Ghouse, Pista House, Hotel Shadab, or in Old City homes during Eid.

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