Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Seviyan - Vermicelli Pudding


I'm really glad to see the ball rolling with this new blog. Glad to cook and happy to click - here's something specially intended to bring out better visuals of what goes in my kitchen!

Sweet, nutty and delicious dessert - Seviyan!

Ingredients (for 2):

100 gms Sevai or Vermicelli (freely available in any Indian grocery store).
1 Cup Whole Fat Milk.
1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts (I used Almonds and Pistachios - even Cashews & Raisins are good).
3 Table Spoons Sugar (I used unrefined sugar or Khadi Shakkar).
2 Table Spoons Ghee (Clarified Butter).
1 Pinch of Saffron (use best quality Saffron, please?)

Cooking Instructions:
  • Heat Ghee in a deep pan (or Kadhai) and add Sevai. Saute until the sevai is real brown and crispy.
  • Add milk and sugar. Keep stirring continuously.
  • Add Chopped Nuts & Saffron (pre-soaked in warm milk) and keep stirring gently until the milk evaporates - finally giving the Sevai a porridge-like texture.
  • Garnish with Saffron and Nuts! Enjoy!
Sevai can be served luke-warm or absolutely chilled - tastes GREAT both ways! Bon Appétit.