semiya kesari recipe | seviyan kesari | vermicelli kesari recipe

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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.
semiya kesari recipe

semiya kesari recipe | seviyan kesari | vermicelli kesari recipe with step by step photo and video recipe. kesari recipes are always a favourite south indian sweet recipes which not only served as dessert during full course meal, but also as a side dish for breakfast. in bangalore chow chow bath is a popular breakfast combo which typically contains a savoury and a sweet dish. with respect to sweet, it can be either semiya kesari or rava kesari recipe.

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.

seviyan kesarisome 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

HEBBARS KITCHEN
easy semiya kesari recipe | seviyan kesari | vermicelli kesari recipe
5 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine south indian
Servings 4 Servings

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.

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how to make semiya kesari with step by step photo:

  1. firstly, roast 1 cup vermicelli in 2 tbsp ghee on a low flame.
    seviyan kesari
  2. roast till the semiya turns golden brown in colour. keep aside.
    vermicelli kesari recipe
  3. now in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 2 tbsp cashew and 1 tbsp raisins.
    seviyan kesari
  4. once they turn golden brown, keep aside.
    seviyan kesari
  5. 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.
    vermicelli kesari recipe
  6. once the water comes to a boil, add roasted semiya and stir well.
    vermicelli kesari recipe
  7. boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
    vermicelli kesari recipe
  8. further, simmer for 5 minutes or till the semiya absorbs all the water.
    seviyan kesari
  9. once the semiya gets cooked completely, add ½ cup sugar and pinch orange food colour.
    semiya kesari recipe
  10. mix well, dissolving sugar completely.
    semiya kesari recipe
  11. continue to cook for further 5 minutes to absorb all the sugar.
    semiya kesari recipe
  12. add in ¼ tsp cardamom and roasted cashew and raisins. mix well.
    semiya kesari recipe
  13. finally, serve semiya kesari garnished with more kesar if required.
    seviyan kesari

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.
5 from 31 votes (31 ratings without comment)