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Shemai

Ingredients

  • 3 kg milk
  • 2 cans evaporated milk
  • 700 gm sugar
  • 1 packet shemai/vermicelli
  • 4 tbsp ghee
  • Saffron
  • Almonds
  • 3 pods cardamom
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Add ghee in a saucepan till it melts. Break strands of vermicelli and add to the pan. Stir, and lightly fry the vermicelli on low heat. Remove and set aside on paper.
  • Add cardamom, bay leaves, and cinnamon sticks to milk.
  • Reduce milk to half and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and boil for another 3 minutes. Add sugar. Add the vermicelli to milk. Add the evaporated milk and cook.
  • Add saffron. Pour into bowl and garnish with roasted almonds.
  • Cool and serve.
Author: Sonya Panni