Shir Khorma (Iranian Date, Walnut, and Ginger Drink)
Shir Khorma (Iranian Date, Walnut, and Ginger Drink)
Ingredients
- 750 ml milk, hot
- 12 dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Carefully pour the hot milk into a blender or food chopper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the pitted dates, walnuts, and peeled fresh ginger to the blender with the hot milk.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Ensure there are no large pieces of dates or walnuts remaining.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the blended mixture into a medium-sized pot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir in the ground cardamom and ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Continue to simmer, stirring more frequently as it thickens, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the Shir Khorma reaches your desired consistency. It should be slightly thicker than regular milk.
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
Serve the Shir Khorma hot in mugs. Enjoy this energizing and comforting drink!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Shir Khorma (Iranian Date, Walnut, and Ginger Drink)
- 750 ml milk, hot
- 12 dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Carefully pour the hot milk into a blender or food chopper.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the pitted dates, walnuts, and peeled fresh ginger to the blender with the hot milk.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Ensure there are no large pieces of dates or walnuts remaining.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the blended mixture into a medium-sized pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir in the ground cardamom and ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Continue to simmer, stirring more frequently as it thickens, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the Shir Khorma reaches your desired consistency. It should be slightly thicker than regular milk.
⏱️ 7 min - 8
Serve the Shir Khorma hot in mugs. Enjoy this energizing and comforting drink!
⏱️ 1 min