Kheer - Vermicelli Pudding

Kheer is an Indian pudding made with vermicelli. The aroma of ghee (clarified butter), milk and cardamom is divine and is a great way to end any meal. I usually prepare this with fat free milk , so that I can savor this dessert guilt-free. But feel free to substitute fat free milk with whole milk or 2 percent milk.

Ingredients

Vermicelli – 1 Cup
Fat Free Milk – 4 Cups
Raisins – ¼ Cup
Cashews – ¼ Cup
Cardamom – 3 pods
Sugar – ½ Cup
Condensed Milk – Optional – ½ Cup
Ghee/Clarified Butter – 2 Tbsp

Directions

• Heat 1 tsp of ghee in a sauce pan and roast the cashews and raisins and keep aside.
  
• Heat the remaining ghee and dry roast the vermicelli until golden brown.
  
• Add water until the vermicelli is soaked and bring to a boil and cook until the vermicelli is cooked and soft.
  
• Add the milk and sugar and bring to a boil and simmer for 5 – 7 minutes.
  
• Add the cardamom, cashews and raisins and simmer for 2 minutes.
  
• Add the condensed milk and simmer for 1 minute (optional).
  
• Serve at room temperature or cold.
  
  

Servings: 10

Nutrition Facts Source: www.nutritiondata.com

Disclaimer: Nutrition Facts are approximate and does not include condensed milk.