Sweetened Roasted Vermicelli

Sweetened Roasted Vermicelli

Sweetened Roasted Vermicelli excerpted from Pakistan: Recipes and Stories from Home Kitchens, Restaurants, and Roadside Stands by Maryam Jillani. Photography by Sanjeev Thakur.

Pakistan: Recipes and Stories from Home Kitchens, Restaurants, and Roadside Stands by Maryam Jillani

Pakistan is a groundbreaking cookbook that explores the country’s many regional cuisines, making Pakistani food more accessible than ever to cook and enjoy at home. Thanks to shared borders with Afghanistan, China, India, and Ira, as well as a rich history of migration and trad, Pakistani cuisine draws upon a marvellous array of flavours and ingredients, making food one of the country’s finest qualities.

With recipes for sauces, chutneys, aromatic curries, and subtly spiced vegetables, Pakistan is the perfect introduction for readers new to the cuisine and a welcome reminder of beloved favourites for those already familiar. A showstopping cookbook to be read, savoured, and cooked from every night.

A few of the recipes that await: Spiced Chicken Dumplings, Lentil Fritters in Yogurt, Tangy Potato Curry, Slow-Cooked Lamb, Saffron-Infused Flatbread, and Parsi Wedding Custard.

Pakistan: Recipes and Stories from Home Kitchens, Restaurants, and Roadside Stands by Maryam Jillani is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.   


Sweetened Roasted Vermicelli

Seviyan

It never quite feels like Eid unless there is a bowl of seviyan on the table. A gentle dish of semolina vermicelli cooked in milk and sugar, it’s a comforting dessert that is a necessary addition to your table on Eid but versatile enough to be enjoyed for breakfast. While I like to eat it cold, you can also serve it hot or at room temperature.

Serves 1

¼ cup (56 g) ghee

6 green cardamom pods, cracked

5½ ounces (155 g) seviyan (semolina vermicelli)

8½ cups (2 L) full-fat milk

¾ cup (150 g) sugar

2 tablespoons blanched sliced almonds

In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, melt the ghee and heat it until it begins to shimmer. Add the cardamom pods and fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the seviyan and fry over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until browned slightly.

Gradually pour in the milk and bring the pudding to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Keep the milk at a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring continually, until the milk thickens but the seviyan still has some bite.

Transfer the seviyan to a serving bowl. Top with sliced almonds. Let it cool to room temperature before serving. To store, transfer to an airtight container, refrigerate, and use within 2 to 3 days.

Recipe published with permission from Hardie Grant North America.

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