Seviyan Kheer

Seviyan Kheer (aka Vermicelli Kheer) is a sweet milky pudding made with vermicelli, milk and butter (or ghee). It’s an easy popular dessert across India and Pakistan, and is often made at festive occasions like Eid.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian, Pakistani/Indian

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings

Calories 424kcal

Author Wajeeha Nadeem

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or ghee
1/2 cup vermicelli broken into pieces
2 cups milk
1/4 cup slivered pistachios
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 cup sugar
Slivered pistachios for garnish

Instructions

In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter.
Add the vermicelli and toast it for a few minutes on medium high heat (about 3-4 minutes). The vermicelli will become golden brown and release a nutty aroma.
Add the milk and stir. Cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
Add cardamom powder, slivered pistachios and sugar.
Cook the seviyan kheer for another 15 minutes or so, until the milk thickens. Keep stirring every few minutes. The kheer thickens upon cooling, so keep that in mind while reducing the milk while cooking the kheer.
Once the kheer is thickened to your desired consistency (I like mine to be a little on the thin side when taking off the stove, because it will further thicken upon cooling), transfer it to a serving bowl and top with slivered pistachios.
Seviyan kheer can be eaten while warm or after it’s been cooled down in the fridge.

Notes

Ingredient Notes:

Vermicelli Noodles: I like to use thick whole wheat vermicelli for this recipe, however, you can also use the thinner variety.
Butter: You can also use ghee or clarified butter.
Milk: Whole milk is best for this recipe, but if you want you can swap with low-fat milk. You can also use non-dairy milk such as almond milk.
Sugar: You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.
Cardamom Powder: You can also use 2-3 whole green cardamom.
Dry Fruit & Nuts: Use your favorite nuts for this recipe such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts. Dry fruit such as coconut and raisins is great in this recipe too.

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