Healthy Sevia Kesari Recipe Video
Sevia Kesari, an Indian Vermicelli dessert (aka Sukhi Sevia or Eid ki Sevia) is just as delicious as it is easy to make. It is a wonderful twist and healthy alternative to Suji ka Halwa, which uses a lot more ghee. Sevia is a traditional sweet dish prepared in celebration of Eid. So, Eid Mubarak everyone and enjoy!
Summary
Cooking Time20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Main IngredientVermicelli
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Vermicelli - 1/2 cup
Ghee ( Clarified Butter) - 1 tsp
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Water - 2 cup
Cashews - 1 tbsp, broken pcs.
Golden Raisins - 1 tbsp
Kesar ( Saffron) - few strands
Directions
1. Melt the Ghee in a wok on Med-high flame.
2. Roast the broken Cashew pieces in the ghee till they turn golden.
3. Once golden, remove the Cashews from the wok and keep aside.
4. In the same wok, roast the Vermicelli, stirring constantly until it turns golden. Be careful not to burn it.
5. When golden, add water and mix. Cover and let it cook, stirring occasionally.
6. When the water has evaporated down to 1/4th of the original, uncover and add Sugar.
7. Mix well and add the Kesar, Raisins and the fried Cashews.
8. Mix till the water totally evaporates and remove the flame.
9. Serve hot and enjoy! Serves 4.
Tips:
1. Saffron, Cashews and the Raisins are all optional. The sevia taste wonderful anyway.
2. Milk can be substituted for water for a richer taste.
2. Roast the broken Cashew pieces in the ghee till they turn golden.
3. Once golden, remove the Cashews from the wok and keep aside.
4. In the same wok, roast the Vermicelli, stirring constantly until it turns golden. Be careful not to burn it.
5. When golden, add water and mix. Cover and let it cook, stirring occasionally.
6. When the water has evaporated down to 1/4th of the original, uncover and add Sugar.
7. Mix well and add the Kesar, Raisins and the fried Cashews.
8. Mix till the water totally evaporates and remove the flame.
9. Serve hot and enjoy! Serves 4.
Tips:
1. Saffron, Cashews and the Raisins are all optional. The sevia taste wonderful anyway.
2. Milk can be substituted for water for a richer taste.
Comments
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veg foodie says :
I love kheer, but in small servings... toasted vermicelli uh?
i love the soft melt in your mouth vermicelli but even i have never tried toasted ones... one would have to be careful else, they will brown and burn too quickly but yea, i guess, there will be a lovely golden color.
Posted on: 21 May 2009 - 12:42am
