Seviyan Mithai | Eid Special Recipe | Arabic Sweet #mithai #sweet #arabicdessert

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with less saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add vermicelli to the pan and sauté until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in milk and water, stirring to combine.

Add sugar and salt, mixing until dissolved.

Stir in cardamom and saffron, allowing to simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Add raisins and chopped nuts, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and add rose water, stirring well.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with additional nuts if desired.

Serve warm or chilled.

Cooking Techniques

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