Spiced semolina - Indian Recipes

Spiced semolina vermicelli (Veg)

Ingredients

• few strands saffron

• 290ml/½ pint full-fat milk, heated in a pan

• 3 tbsp ghee

• 300g pack ready-made thin semolina vermicelli

• 1 tsp ground cardamom

• 1 tbsp sultanas

• 3 tsp caster sugar

• 1 tbsp chopped pistachio nuts

• 1 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted in a pan

Preparation method

1. Soak the saffron in a little of the hot milk.

2. Heat the ghee in another frying pan and fry the vermicelli for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

3. Add the hot milk together with the saffron, then add the ground cardamom, sultanas, sugar, pistachios and almonds. Stir well, then cover and cook for 5-8 minutes until the vermicelli is tender.