Seviyan ( Vermecilli Dessert )

• fine vermicelli (Seviyan)↗250 g
• ghee (clarified butter)↗100 g
• honey↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗125 g
• cardamom powder↗1⁄2 tablespoon
• water↗6 ounces
• fried golden raisin3⁄4 cup
• sliced almonds (to garnish)↗

  to garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put sugar , 6 ounces water and honey in a pan and dissolve on a slow fire.

2. 2

   Remove from fire and keep aside.

3. 3

   Heat ghee and put in vermicelli and fry gently to a golden color.

4. 4

   Put in the prepared syrup and cardamoms

5. 5

   Add the fried raisins.

6. 6

   Mix well and cook on a very slow fire until the water or moisture is all absorbed.

7. 7

   When ready it should be separated and not mushy or sticking together.

8. 8

   Serve hot garnished with almonds.