Ingredients
- 1 cup Butterfly Vermicelli broken into small pieces
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter or ghee
- 1-3/4 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 2tbsp sliced almonds and pistachios
- 4 cardamoms shelled and crushed
- Few stirngs of saffron
Instructions
Step 1
Melt the butter n a heavy bottom pan over medium heat. Add vermicelli and stir fry until golden brown. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Step 2
Add water and salt. Increase the heat top medium and bring it to a boil. When water is boiling, reduce the heat to low medium and cover the pan.
Step3
Cook till vermicelli’s are soft and water is absorbed but not dry. Add 1-2 spoons of water before adding the sugar to prevent it from drying.
Step 4
Add sugar, raisins, cardamoms, crushed saffron, almonds and pistachios. Mix it well and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before serving
Step 5 Garnish with Pistachios and almonds. Serve vermicelli pudding while still warm.
Enjoy this sweet dessert with your family after the Iftar meal !
