Kesari Seviyan (Saffron Sweet Vermicelli)

Kesari Seviyan (Saffron Sweet Vermicelli) is a seviyan without milk. Kesar adds an amazing appearance and flavor and makes it very different from the regular seviyan . It tastes even better when topped with khoa.

Ingredients:

Vermicelli Noodles (Seviyan), preferably thin ones – 3/4 Cup
Water– 1 Cup
Sugar – around 1/2 cup or adjust according to your taste
Green cardamom powder (Chhoti elaichi) – ½ tsp
Raisins (Kishmish), Almonds, Pistachio (Pista) and cashew nuts for garnishing
Khoya – 1/4 cup (optional)
Saffron (Kesar) – 1/4 tbsp
Ghee – 1 tbsp

Directions:

Soak kesar in warm water for 30 minutes.
Break seviyan.
Heat ghee in a kadhai. Add seviyan and fry until it is slight brown. Constantly stir it to ensure even browning.
Add water and kesar kept aside. Stir for few minutes.
Add sugar, green cardamom powder and resins.
Lower the flame and cook till seviyan become soft and water is completely absorbed.
Garnish with sliced almonds,cashew nuts, pista and khoya.

Serves/makes :2

You might want to try Seviyan made up of milk.