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Semiya Kesari Recipe

Semiya Kesari | Vermicelli Kesari

Ramya
Quick and delicious Semiya Kesari recipe with video and detailed step by step pictures. Easy seviyan kesari, vermicelli kesari – easy sweet recipe made with basic pantry ingredients!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sweets
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Non-stick Pan

MEASUREMENT

1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Semiya/Vermicelli
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 3 teaspoon Ghee
  • 8-10 Cashews
  • 8-10 Raisins
  • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon Orange Red Food Color optional

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy or non-stick pan heat 1 teaspoon ghee. Add 8-10 cashews and 8-10 raisins. Roast until cashews are golden and raisins are puffed up. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan add ½ cup semiya/vermicelli. Roast on low flame until the semiya is fragrant, light brown in color. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat 1.5 cups of water and add ⅛ teaspoon of orange red food color (optional).
  • As the water begins to boil add 1 teaspoon ghee and then add the roasted semiya/vermicelli.
  • Cook covered on low flame for 8-9 minutes.
  • The water should almost be gone. Semiya should be soft and break when pressed. If it doesn’t, cook little longer.
  • Add ½ cup sugar and mix well.
  • The mixture will turn runny again.
  • Continue cooking on low flame for another 7-8 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon ghee in between.
  • As the semiya starts to leave the sides and makes a clear streak when swiped across, remove it from heat.
  • It would look slightly runny, but will solidify on cooling down and get to the right consistency. Garnish with roasted cashews and raisins.
  • Serve hot/warm immediately.

Notes

  • Semiya to water ratio is 1:3 to cook the semiya perfectly.
  • Choice of using food color (powder or liquid) is optional and any color of your preference can be used.
  • Adjust the quantity of sugar depending on sweet preference.
  • Semiya Kesari tastes better with thin variety of semiya – I used Anil brand (not sponsored)

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Semiya Kesari | Vermicelli Kesari
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
31
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
 
27
g
30
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
6
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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