[Mauritian Cuisine] Easy Eid Dry Vermicelli Recipe (Sweet Seviyan)

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

Boil 700mL of water in a large pot.

Add 300g of vermicelli to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Drain the vermicelli and set aside.

Melt 3 tbsp of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add cardamom and cinnamon to the melted butter and stir.

Incorporate the cooked vermicelli into the skillet with the butter and spices.

Add 8 tbsp of sugar and mix well until dissolved.

Garnish with sliced almonds and desiccated coconut before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: