Sev Biranj Recipe (Meethi Seviyan)

Ingredients

• 1 cup vermicelli (semiya)
• a few saffron (kesar) strands
• 1 tsp warm milk (whole Buffalo, 6.5% fat)
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 1/4 cup milk (whole Buffalo, 6.5% fat)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
• 2 tbsp pistachio slivers

Steps

1. Combine the saffron and warm milk in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
2. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the vermicelli and sauté on a slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the vermicelli is golden brown in colour.
3. Add the milk and 1 cup of water, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the sugar, saffron-milk mixture and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Serve immediately garnished with pistachio slivers.