Simple Semya (Vermicelli) Kheer

Ingredients:

Whole milk-1/2 gallon
Roasted Vermicelli(Semya)- 1cup
Sugar- 1 1/4-1 1/2cups
Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp
Saffron-1pinch (mix in 1tsp of milk)
Cashew nuts-15
Raisins-1/4 cup
Ghee (Clarified butter)- 1 1/2 Tbsp

Boil the milk in 4 quart pot. While boiling the milk, heat 1Tbsp of ghee in a pan, fry cashews and raisins until golden brown, take them out and set aside. Add remaining ghee to the pan, add vermicelli and fry until nice aroma comes and vermicelli turns golden brown. Add this vermicelli to the boiling milk and cook on medium heat while stirring accationally. Once vermicelli is soft add sugar, let it dissolve and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Remove from the heat, add cardamom powder, cashews, raisins and saffron. Serve hot or cold as a dessert.

Note:
You can mix ghee in vermicelli and microwave for 2 minutes with 30 second intervals, while turning around little so, to avoid burning.