20-Minute Meethi Seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli)

Name: 20-Minute Meethi Seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon Ghee or Unsalted Butter; 2 tablespoon Cashews, Almonds (Sliced or broken into small pieces); 1 tablespoon Raisins; 1 cup Roasted Vermicelli (see notes); 1 cup Water ((2 cups for stovetop method)); 1/3 cup Sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder (Elaichi); 4-5 strands Saffron (Kesar); Pistachios (sliced, to garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Sweet Vermicelli or Meethi Seviyan is a simple dessert made with vermicelli, ghee, sugar, cardamom, and nuts. This is also known as Semiya Kesari or Parsi-style sweet seviyan. A perfect one-pot sweet dessert which can be made in just 20 minutes.

Updated at: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:56:37 GMT