Meethi Seviyan Recipe (Sweet Vermicelli)
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Meethi Seviyan Recipe (Sweet Vermicelli)
Description
Meethi Seviyan Recipe (Sweet Vermicelli) combines roasted vermicelli strands with warm milk and aromatic cardamom powder. The vermicelli is first lightly roasted in ghee along with a blend of sliced nuts and raisins, which add crunch and bursts of sweetness. Milk is then poured over the mixture and simmered until absorbed, making the vermicelli tender yet dry rather than kheer-like. Sugar and optional milk powder provide sweetness and creaminess.
The result is a mildly sweet, textured dessert with nutty notes balanced by fragrant cardamom. The careful roasting of vermicelli prevents sogginess and enhances flavor, while the raisins and nuts provide variety in texture.
Meethi Seviyan can be served warm or slightly chilled. Its relatively dry consistency allows it to be a standalone sweet dish or a complement to other festive foods. Adjust the milk quantity to switch between a drier seviyan or a creamier, kheer-style pudding.
If using unroasted vermicelli, roasting longer is needed to develop the right texture. Adding the nuts at the roasting stage infuses their flavor. Milk powder adds sweetness and creaminess but can be omitted with more sugar added instead. Avoid overcooking after the milk is absorbed to keep the vermicelli from becoming too dry.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 cup vermicelli - broken, (seviyan)
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup sugar or add as per taste
- ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
- ¼ cup milk powder - optional, *check point no 1 in notes
- 10 to 12 raisins - seedless
- 4 to 5 almonds - sliced thinly
- 4 to 5 pistachio sliced thinly
- 4 to 5 cashews - sliced thinly
Instructions
Preparation
- Firstly keep all the ingredients ready for making meethi seviyan. Break the seviyan into smaller strands and set aside.
- Chop the nuts and set them aside.
Making Meethi Seviyan
- Heat a pan and then add the ghee.
- Let the ghee melt and then add the broken seviyan.
- On a low to medium heat, with frequent stirrings roast the seviyan until they become golden. Since I used pre roasted seviyan, I didn't have to roast the seviyan much. However, if you use seviyan which is not roasted, then you will need to roast for some more time.
- Add all the chopped nuts and raisins. Stir them nicely.
- Lower the heat and pour the milk. Instead of milk you can also add water or a plant based milk.
- Keep in mind that the proportion of milk to be added will depend on the type, quality and texture of seviyan you have used. Thus you may need to add less or more milk, so that you get a dry mixture after cooking. Do check the package instructions for the amount of milk or water you need to add for 1 cup of vermicelli.
- Stir and mix very well. Then continue to stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Now add sugar. Keep stirring the mixture.
- Add milk powder. If you do not have milk powder, then just skip it. Mix again.
- Sprinkle the cardamom powder and stir well.
- The mixture will start thickening and the seviyan will also begin to absorb milk. When all the milk has been absorbed, turn off the heat.
- Serve Meethi Seviyan hot or warm or chilled. You can even garnish with some sliced nuts while serving.
Notes
- Milk powder adds sweetness; adjust sugar accordingly if omitted.
- Roast unroasted seviyan longer to develop flavor and texture.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired consistency; less milk for drier dessert, more for kheer style.
- Add nuts and raisins while roasting for better infusion of flavors.
- Do not overcook after milk absorption to avoid dryness.
- Recipe quantities can be increased for larger servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 10µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | |
| Zinc | 2mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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