Sawine (Vermicelli Kheer) Recipe

Sawine (Vermicelli Kheer) Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 ounces vermicelli, broken into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 12 fluid ounces water
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons raisins
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds (optional)
  1. Heat ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vermicelli; cook and stir until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour evaporated milk and water over vermicelli; bring to a boil.
  2. Stir sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon into vermicelli mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until vermicelli is cooked and milk is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Stir raisins into vermicelli mixture; cook until raisins are plump and mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Serve garnished with almonds.