Degchi
Sweet Vermicelli
Serves 4 · Total 25 min · Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min
Photo: Madhura Vaze / CC BY-SA 4.0
Thin wheat vermicelli roasted golden in clarified butter, then simmered briefly in sweetened milk with cardamom and topped with nuts. The signature Eid-ul-Fitr morning dish in Pakistani homes, traditionally the first thing served to guests after Eid prayers.
Quick answer: 25 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Vermicelli, Milk, Sugar, Clarified butter · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 150 g 5 oz Vermicelli, broken into short lengths
- 750 ml 3 cup Milk
- 80 g 0.4 cup Sugar
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Clarified butter
- 3 pc 3 pc Cardamom, crushed
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Dry fruits, chopped, for garnish (Optional)
Steps
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- Heat clarified butter in a pan over low heat.
- Add the broken vermicelli and roast, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant.⏱ Roasting vermicelli · 5 min
- Pour in the milk and bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the vermicelli doesn't stick.⏱ Bringing to a boil · 3 min
- Lower the heat and simmer until the vermicelli softens.⏱ Simmering in milk · 5 min
- Add the sugar and crushed cardamom, and cook for a few more minutes until slightly thickened.⏱ Sweetening · 3 min
- Garnish with chopped nuts and dry fruits.
- Serve warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sweet Vermicelli take?
25 minutes in total: about 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
Is Sweet Vermicelli hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 7 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Sweet Vermicelli serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Sweet Vermicelli halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Sweet Vermicelli?
Spice-box items: cardamom. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: milk, clarified butter. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: vermicelli, sugar.
Any tips for making Sweet Vermicelli?
Roast the vermicelli slowly — rushing this step on high heat gives a burnt rather than nutty aroma. The dish thickens as it sits, so take it off the heat while the milk is still a little thinner than desired.
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