semiya kesari recipe | seviyan kesari | vermicelli kesari recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. a classic indian dessert recipe prepared mainly with bambino / mtr vermicelli, ghee and sugar with dry fruits topping. the recipe is an adaptation to the popular rava kesari recipe without much difference to recipe steps, but with vermicelli instead of rava. this noodle-based dessert is often served for breakfast.
the recipe for semiya kesari is extremely simple when compared to any other kesari recipes. comparatively, the vermicelli based dessert’s require less ghee and also sugar quantity to achieve the same richness and flavour. moreover, the recipe has very strong similarities to the popular semiya kheer which is prepared with milk and sugar. basically, the seviyan kesari can also be said as a thick version of kheer without the milk. some even prefer to add milk to this recipe but i skipped it be authentic with less cream. you are more than welcome to add it or an alternative, you can add milk powder or even khoya/mawa to have an extra richness and creamy.
some easy tips, recommendations and variations for a creamy and rich semiya kesari recipe. firstly, i would heavily recommend roasting the vermicelli before using it in this recipe. basically it helps to have a non-sticky semiya after it is cooked. alternatively, you can use store-bought roasted vermicelli. secondly, i have added kesari food colour for a dark orange colour but if you do not prefer the hotel style you are more than welcome to skip it. lastly, the same recipe can be easily extended by adding seasonal or local fruits. you can slightly roast banana, pineapple, strawberry or even orange in ghee before adding it vermicelli kesari.
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semiya kesari recipe | seviyan kesari | vermicelli kesari recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
- 1 cup vermicelli / semiya
- 2 tbsp cashew / kaju
- 1 tbsp raisins / kishmish
- 2 cup water
- 2 tbsp saffron / kesar water
- ½ cup sugar
- pinch orange food colour
- ¼ tsp cardamom / elachi powder
Instructions
- firstly, roast 1 cup vermicelli in 2 tbsp ghee on a low flame.
- roast till the semiya turns golden brown in colour. keep aside.
- now in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 2 tbsp cashew and 1 tbsp raisins.
- once they turn golden brown, keep aside.
- now to the same kadai add 2 cup water and 2 tbsp saffron water. to prepare saffron water, soak few strands of saffron / kesar in 2 tbsp of warm water for 30 minutes.
- once the water comes to a boil, add roasted semiya and stir well.
- boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- further, simmer for 5 minutes or till the semiya absorbs all the water.
- once the semiya gets cooked completely, add ½ cup sugar and pinch orange food colour.
- mix well, dissolving sugar completely.
- continue to cook for further 5 minutes to absorb all the sugar.
- add in ¼ tsp cardamom and roasted cashew and raisins. mix well.
- finally, serve semiya kesari garnished with more kesar if required.
how to make semiya kesari with step by step photo:
- firstly, roast 1 cup vermicelli in 2 tbsp ghee on a low flame.
- roast till the semiya turns golden brown in colour. keep aside.
- now in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 2 tbsp cashew and 1 tbsp raisins.
- once they turn golden brown, keep aside.
- now to the same kadai add 2 cup water and 2 tbsp saffron water. to prepare saffron water, soak few strands of saffron / kesar in 2 tbsp of warm water for 30 minutes.
- once the water comes to a boil, add roasted semiya and stir well.
- boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- further, simmer for 5 minutes or till the semiya absorbs all the water.
- once the semiya gets cooked completely, add ½ cup sugar and pinch orange food colour.
- mix well, dissolving sugar completely.
- continue to cook for further 5 minutes to absorb all the sugar.
- add in ¼ tsp cardamom and roasted cashew and raisins. mix well.
- finally, serve semiya kesari garnished with more kesar if required.
notes:
- firstly, roast the semiya on low flame, else it may burn or turn sticky while cooking.
- also, adjust the amount of sugar based on your sweet tooth.
- additionally, adding food colour is optional. however, it makes more appealing.
- finally, semiya kesari recipe tastes great when prepared with homemade ghee.