The World’s Best Vermicelli Kheer

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 18

The World's Best Vermicelli Kheer Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

449

Sugar

37g

Fat

21g

Vermicelli kheer is a traditional Indian dessert that is especially popular during festivals and celebrations. It is a creamy, sweet pudding made with vermicelli noodles, milk, sugar, and aromatic spices like cardamom and saffron. This kheer is a comfort food that is perfect for any occasion and is loved by people of all ages. It is perfect to serve at the end of a meal or as a sweet snack during the day.

Instructions

1.	In a pan, add vermicelli and roast until golden brown.
2.	Once roasted, add milk and let it boil until the vermicelli is soft and cooked.
3.	Add sugar and crushed green cardamom, stir until sugar is dissolved.
4.	In a separate bowl, take saffron strands, pour some water on top and crush until the water turns yellow.
5.	Add the saffron water to the kheer and mix well.
6.	In a separate pan, add unsalted butter and allow to melt.
7.	Add the kheer to the melted butter and cook for a few minutes until well combined.
8.	Serve the kheer hot or chilled, garnished with chopped nuts and saffron strands.
9.

PROS

This kheer is a delicious and traditional Indian dessert that is loved by people of all ages.

It is easy to make and can be prepared in a short amount of time.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Vermicelli kheer contains essential nutrients like protein and calcium that are beneficial for the body.
The saffron in this recipe is known to have various health benefits such as improving digestion, boosting immunity, and reducing inflammation.

	650 ml milk
	250 g vermicelli
	1 3/4 cups sugar
	8 green cardamoms , crushed
	3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened
	3 -5 saffron strands
	water , as required