creamy vermicelli kheer

Vermicelli Kheer , one of the most simple Indian sweet perfect for any occasion. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with a teaspoon of rose syrup and nuts !

Ingredients

Serves 4-5

1 cup thin vermicelli

3 cups full fat milk

1 tin condensed milk (milkmaid)

3 tablespoons mixed nuts chopped, (almonds,cashews, dried grapes)

1 teaspoon cardamom powder

1 tablespoon ghee/clarified butter

Vanilla ice cream & rose syrup (optional for serving)

Method

• In a big thick pot, add a tablespoon of ghee.
• when ghee melts add nuts and fry until golden.
• remove onto a plate.
• in the same pot , add vermicelli and roast on medium flame until fragrant.
• add 3 cups of hot milk and cook the vermicelli on medium flame.
• keep stirring once in a while to avoid burning.
• cook until the vermicelli is soft and the mixture has thickened.
• add condensed milk ( I have used a full tin , but adjust the sweetness as per your taste).
• mix well and cook for another 5 mins on low flame.
• add nuts and cardamom powder. Give a good mix.
• chill the kheer.
• at the time of serving , portion kheer into individual bowls , top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream , drizzle a teaspoon of rose syrup (roohafza) and top it with some nuts.
• More milk can be added after the kheer has cooled down and if it’s too thick.