Semiya Kesari Recipe (Vermicelli Pudding)
Semiya Kesari is also known as semiya pudding, vermicelli kesari or vermicelli pudding is a popular Indian sweet which is made using vermicelli, sugar, ghee and cardamom. These make a delicious sweet for festive occasions. Learn how to make delicious semiya kesari with stepwise pictures and video.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup Semiya | Vermicelli
- ½ cup Sugar
- 2 cups Water
- ⅛ teaspoon Yellow Food Colouring
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- ¼ cup Ghee
- 3 tablespoon Cashews
- 3 tablespoon Golden Raisins
Instructions
- Start by boiling 2 cups of water, once it reaches to a boiling stage add in the yellow food colour and mix well. Simmer this till use.
- Heat 3 tblspn of ghee in a heavy bottom pan or a nonstick pan. When it is hot, Add in cashews and raisans and fry them till it is golden. Once it is fried remove them to a plate and set aside.
- Now in the remaining ghee add in the semiya and toast them till light golden. Now pour in boiling water in this and mix well. Simmer the flame and cover the kadai with a lid. Cook it for 10 mins till the semiya is cooked and water is absorbed completely.
- Now add in sugar and mix well. Keep this mixing till the kesari gets thick. Now add in cardamom powder, fried cashews and raisins, remaining 2 tblspn ghee. Mix them well. Serve.
Video
Notes
- Instead of using un roasted semiya you can use roasted vermicelli.
- Any nuts can be used for the kesari.
- Be generous with the ghee for flavour and consistency.
- You can skip using food colour in the recipe.
- Little milk can be used in the kesari for added flavour and taste.
Serving & Storage
Semiya kesari taste best when served hot or warm. Any leftovers can be stored in fridge and reheated next day in a pan or microwave.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Semiya Kesari Recipe (Vermicelli Pudding)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
486
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
116
mg
5
%
Potassium
154
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
86
g
29
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
32
g
36
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.