Sweet Vermicelli Milk Pudding

Sweet Vermicelli Milk Pudding or Sevai Kheer as it is called in Hindi is a very popular dessert. It is prepared during festivals in India. Muslims in India make Sevaiyyan during Eid but that is usually dry. This dish is prepared in Milk.

 

Ingredients

 

Full cream milk-1 litre

 

Vermicelli (roasted)-1 heaped tablespoon

 

Desi Ghee (clarified butter)-1 teaspoon

 

Sugar to taste -(start with 3 tablespoons )

 

Milk Powder-2 tablespoons

 

Green Cardomom-2 crushed

 

Raisins-25 grams (optional)

 

Method

 

1. In a heavy bottomed wok, bring the milk to boil.

 

2. Keep stirring the milk on low heat making sure that it DOES NOT BURN.

 

3. As it begins to thicken, add the milk powder, sugar, and the cardamom .

 

4. Stir well and keep stirring for about 5 minutes and remove from fire.

 

5. In a pan, heat the Desi Ghee and add the vermicelli. Gently toss the vermicelli for about a minute. (N.B. Desi Ghee is just for flavor. So you can avoid it if you are cutting down on calories.)

 

6. Add the vermicelli to the wok containing the thickened milk. You may add raisins if you so desire.

 

7. Boil for a minute. Switch off the heat .

 

8. Let the dish set for about 10 minutes.

 

9. You can either have it hot as some like it or let it cool down and then put it in the fridge and have it when it is cold.

 

10. Your delicious SEVAI KHEER (Sweet Vermicelli Milk Pudding) is ready.

Prep time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 25 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Author: Prasenjeet

 

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