Here's an easy Seviyan recipe (also known as vermicelli) with milk. It's a delicious and traditional South Asian dessert made with roasted vermicelli cooked in sweetened milk.
Seviyan recipe with milk is a popular dessert enjoyed on various occasions and festivals in South Asian cultures. Seviyan is often prepared during Eid-ul-Fitr (celebrated at the end of Ramadan) as a traditional sweet dish to share with family and friends. It's considered a special treat for this festive occasion.
Ingredients
- Vermicelli/Seviyan 1.5 cups
- Sugar 1 cup
- Milk 3 cups
- Oil 1 tablespoon
- Green Cardamoms 8-9
- Nuts (Almonds, Pistachios or any nuts of your choice)
Instructions
add oil in a pan
then add green cardamom
add vermicelli in it
roast it for 5 to 10 mins and then set aside
add milk in a pan
then add cardamom in it
add one cup sugar
then add roasted seviyan in it
cook for 10 to 15mins
garnish with your choice of nuts and it's ready to serve
Directions:
- Heat pan, add 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add 5 green cardamoms.
- Add Vermicelli/Seviyan and roast it till it changes color approx. 5-10 minutes on medium flame
- Keep Aside.
- Heat 3 cups milk.
- Add 4 green cardamoms.
- Add sugar and cook till sugar dissolves.
- Add roasted seviyan.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes till done.
- Garnish with almonds and pistachios (or any nuts of your choice).
Substitutions
- Milk: Whole milk provides richness to the dish, but you can use reduced-fat milk or even plant-based milk like almond milk or coconut milk for a dairy-free option. Adjust the sweetness accordingly if using sweetened plant-based milk.
- Sugar: Instead of white sugar, you can use brown sugar.
Variations
- Add dried fruits such as raisins, chopped dates, or nuts like almonds, cashews, and pistachios to the seviyan for added sweetness and texture.
- Infuse the milk with saffron strands for a fragrant and luxurious version of seviyan
Storage
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Top tip
Use a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet to ensure even toasting and to prevent the vermicelli from burning.
FAQ
Seviyan with milk can be served warm or chilled, depending on personal preference. It's delicious either way!
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Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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