Some recipes are not written down. They are passed from hand to hand, from mother to daughter, across generations and continents.

Aneela's Kheer and Sheer Khurma Mixes are the result of one woman's determination to preserve the authentic flavours of her Pakistani kitchen — and share them with the world. Crafted in Peshawar by a talented female home chef, each 160g kit contains everything you need to make two of Pakistan's most beloved desserts, exactly as they have been made for generations.

Kheer — The Dessert of Celebration

Silky, fragrant rice pudding enriched with green cardamom, crushed almonds and pistachios. Served cold in silver bowls at weddings, Eid gatherings, and every occasion that calls for something truly special. Kheer has been made in South Asian kitchens for thousands of years — its origins trace back to ancient Sanskrit texts and the royal kitchens of the Mughal empire. The recipe has barely changed. The love that goes into it never has.

Sheer Khurma — The Taste of Eid Morning

Sheer Khurma — literally milk with dates in Persian — is the dish every Pakistani family makes on the morning of Eid ul-Fitr. Golden vermicelli simmered in rich full-fat milk, sweetened with sugar, enriched with crushed almonds, coconut, walnuts and the warm perfume of cardamom. It is the first thing eaten after a month of fasting. It is shared with neighbours, brought to elderly relatives, pressed into the hands of anyone who visits. It is, in the truest sense, a dish made of generosity.

How to Make It

1. Boil one litre of full-fat milk on a medium flame
2. Slowly add the full contents of your Aneela's packet
3. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring gently and continuously
4. Pour into a serving bowl, allow to cool, and serve cold
5. Garnish with extra crushed pistachios, saffron strands, and rose petals

Serves 4 - 6 people. Ready in just 20 minutes.

Allergen Information

• Contains tree nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, coconut)
• Sheer Khurma Mix contains vermicelli which may contain gluten
• Suitable for vegetarians
• Not suitable for those with nut allergies

A Note on Pairing

At Sikhana, we believe that scent and taste are inseparable parts of the same experience. When you serve kheer, light a Chambelli Ka Phool votive candle nearby — the jasmine and honeysuckle will echo the floral notes from a garden in Pakistan, creating an atmosphere that feels, unmistakably, like a Pakistani celebration. For sheer khurma, try our Punjab Da Gulab votive — the tuberose and orange leave notes are the perfect olfactory companion to the sweetness of the vermicelli.

Because the finest moments are always felt in more than one sense.

About Aneela's Homemade Food

Aneela's is a Pakistani artisan food brand crafting authentic homemade mixes using traditional recipes passed down through generations. Curated and stocked by Sikhana as part of our Socially Responsible collection — championing small businesses with a heritage story worth telling.

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