Sweet Vermicelli or Meethi Seviyan, is a sweet dessert made with vermicelli, ghee, sugar, cardamom and nuts. This is also called Semiya Kesari or Parsi style sweet seviyan. A perfect one pot sweet dessert which can be made in just 15 minutes.
Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode and heat ghee in it.
Add the nuts and saute for 30 seconds. Then add raisins and saute for another 30 seconds. Then add roasted vermicelli and saute for a minute.
Stir in the remaining ingredients - water, cardamom, sugar and saffron. Press CANCEL and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position.
Press MANUAL or pressure cook mode and set it for 1 minute at high pressure.
When the instant pot beeps, do 5 minute natural pressure release, which means release pressure 5 minutes after the instant pot beeps.
Sweet Seviyan are ready to be served. Garnish with sliced pistachios.
Stovetop Method
Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan on medium heat.
Add the nuts and saute for 30 seconds. Then add raisins and saute for another 30 seconds. Then add roasted vermicelli and saute for a minute.
Stir in the remaining ingredients - water, cardamom, sugar and saffron.
Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently. The seviyan will absorb the water in about 6-8 minutes.
Serve Meethi Seviyan garnished with sliced pistachios.
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Notes
Vermicelli: If you don’t have roasted vermicelli, you can roast it right in your instant pot. When you add ghee, add the vermicelli and roast it for about 3-4 minutes and then add the nuts.Water or Milk: I made these Sweet Seviyan with water, but you can also use 1/2 milk and 1/2 water.Cardamom: It is recommended to buy whole cardamom pods and grind them at home to make a powder.