Semiya, seviyan or sevaiyan is thin vermicelli used throughout India is breakfast dishes, snacks (both savory and sweet) and desserts. It cooks easily and is great at absorbing flavors.
Meethi seviyan parfait is a unique Indian inspired dessert made by layering rose flavored sweet vermicelli (meethi seviyan), cardamom custard, nuts and raisins.
It is a great recipe for summer as it is really easy to prepare. Serve it as a sweet finish to a weeknight meal or on special occasions.
Ingredients:
For the meethi seviyan (rose flavored sweet vermicelli)
Ghee – 2 tbsp, divided
Fine vermicelli – 2 cups, broken and loosely packed
Milk – slightly less than 2 cups (whole milk or skimmed)
Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
Rose syrup -2 tbsp
Sugar – ¼ cup
For the cardamom custard,
Whole Milk – 2 cups
Cornstarch – 3 tbsp
Cardamom powder – 1 tsp
Salt – a pinch
Sugar – ¼ cup
Vanilla extract – ½ tsp
For assembling the meethi seviyan parfait,
Sweet vermicelli – the above quantity, cooked
Cardamom custard – the above quantity, cooked
Almonds – 6 tbsp, chopped (15-20)
Golden raisins – 15-20
Method:
Find detailed instructions in the link given below.
Full recipe: Meethi Seviyan Parfait