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 IndexAverageServings4
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
MAKING
1 In a wok, melt the ghee 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.
6 Cover and let it cook, stirring occasionally.
7 When the water has evaporated down to 1/4th of the original, uncover and add sugar.
8 Mix well and add in the kesar, raisins and the fried cashews.
9 Mix till the water totally evaporates and remove from the heat.
SERVING
10 Serve hot in individual dessert dishes.
TIPS
Saffron, cashews and the raisins are all optional. The sevia taste wonderful anyway.
Milk can be substituted for water for a richer taste.
1 In a wok, melt the ghee 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.
6 Cover and let it cook, stirring occasionally.
7 When the water has evaporated down to 1/4th of the original, uncover and add sugar.
8 Mix well and add in the kesar, raisins and the fried cashews.
9 Mix till the water totally evaporates and remove from the heat.
SERVING
10 Serve hot in individual dessert dishes.
TIPS
Saffron, cashews and the raisins are all optional. The sevia taste wonderful anyway.
Milk can be substituted for water for a richer taste.
Editors Review
Sevia Kesari is a dessert especially prepared for Eid in India. Need not worry about the calories as the chefs are preparing this dessert in minimum fat and its heavenly. Ingredients are easily available in Indian stores and the dish is absolutely easy to make.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
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