Shirkhurma
Ingredients
Method
Step 1: Clean the raisins in running water to remove all the dirt.Step 2: Blanch the almonds and pistachios.
Step 3: Heat the saffron strands in a small metal bowl on very low fire, shaking the bowl all the time so that the saffron threads do not burn.
Step 4: When the saffron gets cool, crush the saffron with & keep it aside. Now heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and keep the fire low, and add the vermicelli and fry to a light golden colour.
Step 5: Now pour 1/2 cup water and let it cook it till it turns soft.
Step 6: Cut the blanched almonds and pistachios into slices. Add half of these along with charoli, cardamom powder, raisins, crushed saffron and rose essence.
Step 7: Place the shirkhurma in a bowl and sprinkle the remaining slivers of almond and pistachios.
Step 8: Garnish with silver leaves and serve it either hot or cold
