Seviyan

Seviyan 

Ingredients: 6 nos. Dry dates 1 tablespoon Raisins 1 tablespoon Cashew nuts 1 tablespoon Sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon Blanched almonds 1 tablespoon Blanched pistachio 21/2 tablespoons Ghee 1/4 cup Vermicelli 4 cups Milk 2 teaspoons Cardamom powder 3 1/2 tablespoons Sugar       Method: Soak the dates overnight. De-seed and chop into 4 pieces.  Heat ghee and sauté the raisins, cashew nuts, chironji seeds, almonds and pistachios for 2-3 minutes. Drain and mix with the chopped dry dates. Set aside.  In the same ghee, fry the vermicelli on a low flame for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and keep aside.  Boil the milk in a deep bottomed pan and add the vermicelli and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Cook uncovered on a low flame for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the fried dry fruits and cardamom powder, cover and cook for 3 minutes.  Serve hot or cold in individual bowls.