From the Demo: Indian Tea Party with Un-Curry. January 31, 2009
Serves 7-8, Time: 60 minutes
This is a classic Marathi dessert that is easy to make! Eat it with puris (Indian fried bread) or on its own.
Ingredients:
2 liters whole milk
3/4 tablespoon clarified butter (optional)
3 ounces vermicelli
6 ounces sugar
1 teaspoon powdered cardamom
4-5 strands saffron
8-10 cashews / almonds, slivered
Cook milk in a heavy bottomed pan over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning or sticking.
Meanwhile, heat clarified butter in a skillet. Toast the vermicelli in the butter till golden, 4-5 minutes.
Add the toasted vermicelli to the milk and bring the milk back to the boil. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Add sugar, cardamom and saffron to the milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, till the milk is golden and slightly thickened, about 12-15 minutes. Stir in the nuts. Serve hot, at room temperature or chilled.
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