Indian Vermicelli Pudding (Dessert)

Less sweet than most Indian desserts, this vermicelli pudding is simmered with cashews, raisins, and two kinds of milk.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• ½ cup raisins, or to taste
• 3 ¾ cups milk
• 3 ½ cups vermicelli pasta
• ½ cup cashews, or to taste
• 8 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add vermicelli; cook and stir until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add evaporated milk, cashews, raisins, and sugar. Simmer until pudding begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.