Shavige payasa / seviya kheer (sweet vermicelli pudding)

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Ingredients needed

Step 2

In a kadhai, add ghee.

Step 3

Add crushed cashew, almonds and raisins and fry till they turn golden brown. Then add the vermicelli and keep stirring till it turns golden brown. NOTE: Vermicelli burns easily so keep stirring continuously.

Step 4

Add milk and keep stirring again. The milk will begin to thicken.

Step 5

Crush elaichi (cardamon) in a mortar and pestle. Alternatively, you can use cardamon powder.

Step 6

A few minutes after the milk boils and once the vermicelli has cooked, add grated nutmeg and crushed elaichi / powder to the payasa. Then turn off the flame.

Step 7

With the flame off, add sugar and mix well. Wait for the sugar to dissolve.

Step 8

Serve hot or refrigerated for dessert.