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See how the vermicelli and dry fruits are roasted in ghee and simmered in sweetened milk.
5:39 · Recipe video · Cooking with Siddhi
Seviyan kheer, or vermicelli kheer, is a traditional and popular Indian dessert. It is also called semiya kheer or payasam, and it is easy and quick to make.
Full fat milk is boiled with sugar, cardamom and milk powder, then vermicelli and dry fruits roasted in ghee go in and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Why you will love this seviyan kheer
- Traditional: a popular Indian dessert.
- Quick: easy to make.
- Roasted in ghee: vermicelli and dry fruits.
- Rich: full fat milk with milk powder.
Ingredient notes
- Milk: 1 litre full fat milk.
- Vermicelli: 1/2 cup, roasted in ghee for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Milk powder: 20 g.
- Ghee: 1½ tbsp, for roasting the dry fruits and vermicelli.
Seviyan Kheer Recipe
Seviyan kheer: vermicelli and dry fruits roasted in ghee, simmered in full fat milk boiled with sugar, cardamom and milk powder.
Ingredients
- 1 litre full fat milk
- 1/2 cup vermicelli
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup dry fruits, sliced
- 20 g milk powder
- 1/4 tsp cardamom, coarsely crushed
- 1½ tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
Instructions
- Heat the vessel. Heat a steel vessel and add a little water.
- Boil the milk. Add the milk and let it come to a boil.
- Flavour. On a low flame, add the sugar, coarsely crushed cardamom and milk powder. Stir well with a whisk and let it boil on a low to medium flame.
- Roast the dry fruits. Meanwhile, heat a pan, add ghee and roast the dry fruits, stirring continuously. Take them out onto a plate.
- Roast the vermicelli. Add ghee to the same pan, add the vermicelli and roast on a low to medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Combine. Add the roasted vermicelli and dry fruits to the boiling milk.
- Simmer. Cook on a low to medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve. After 10 minutes, turn off the flame and serve the kheer hot.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/4 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 36 g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 19 g | 95% |
| Cholesterol 83 mg | 28% |
| Sodium 181 mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58 g | 21% |
| Dietary Fibre 2 g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 32 g | |
| Protein 13 g | |
| Vitamin A 452 IU | |
| Vitamin C 1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium 365 mg | 28% |
| Iron 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium 489 mg | 10% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for seviyan kheer
- Add a little water to the vessel before the milk.
- Whisk in the milk powder so it mixes well.
- Roast the vermicelli in ghee on a low to medium flame for just 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir occasionally while the kheer simmers.
What to serve with Seviyan Kheer
Serve the seviyan kheer hot. For more kheer, try my Rice Kheer, Makhane ki Kheer and Coconut Kheer.
Seviyan Kheer FAQs
What else is seviyan kheer called?
Vermicelli kheer, semiya kheer or payasam.
How long should the vermicelli be roasted?
1 to 2 minutes in ghee on a low to medium flame.
How long does it simmer?
8 to 10 minutes on a low to medium flame, stirring occasionally.
When does the milk powder go in?
Siddhi adds 20 g of milk powder to the boiling milk along with the sugar and cardamom.
How many does it serve?
4.
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