Manga Sevai – The Mango Bliss
- 05
- February
- 2014
Two kinds of food exists in my household. Number one is something, that is well known to everyone…the authentic kind. For which, I ruminate n ferment the idea for a prolonged period of time! And, process it slowly…by procuring the ingredients, crockery or whatever! And, finally…(on some auspicious moment)…pull myself together to fix it!! Since, […]
Vermicelli Fudge / Semiya Fudge – Valentine’s Day Special
- 14
- February
- 2011
Vermicelli Fudge: Ramzaan Halwa. Semiya Halwa. Ingredients: Extra fine vermicelli 1 cupCondensed milk 1/4 cupMilk 2 cupsCardamom powder 1/4spoonSaffron powder 1 pinchSalt 1 pinchSugar syrup 1/2 cupGhee/melted butter – 1/4 cup. Method: In a wide wok, heat few spoons of ghee. Add the sugar syrup, cardamom and saffron. Now add the vermicelli and 2 cups […]
Semiya Biriyani / Vermicelli Pilaf – Grandma’s Recipe
- 09
- December
- 2010
Masala Semiya Bath Ingredients 1 c vermicelli 3 chilies onion 1 slice curry leaves mint leaves 5 garlic pods Salt 2 tomatoes 1/8 turmeric 1/4 chili 1/4 c ghee 3 cloves 1 cinnamon 1 bay leaf 1 tsp fennel Method In a wide pan, heat ghee. Add all the spices, chilies and curry leaves. Followed […]
Vermicelli Kesari / Semiya Kesari
- 03
- December
- 2010
Semiya Kesari: Ingredients: Vermicelli 1 cup (roasted)Sugar solution 1 cupCardamom 3 crushedCloves 3Salt pinchFood color Ghee 1/4 cupCashew nuts 15Raisins 25. Method: In a wide vessel, heat ghee…fry the nuts and raisins. Set aside. In the same oil…add sugar solution, add the spices…continue boiling. Stir-in the vermicelli, cover and cook. Once it is done, add […]
Dahi Semiya
- 28
- September
- 2009
Dahi Semiya Thayir Semiya. Vermicelli-Yogurts. This is again another quick fix meal…after a hectic day. Just cooked vermicelli, mixed with yogurts and tossed some nuts on it, dinner ready. Ingredients: Vermicelli (thick) 1 cupYogurts 1-2 cupSalt to tasteGhee few spoonsCashew nuts 10Raisins fistfulGreen chilies 1-2 finely choppedCumin seeds 2 teaspoons Cumin seeds powder 1 spoonCilantro […]
Falooda – Refresh Your Day
- 13
- September
- 2009
After a long break, I am back. India trip was rather good, Mom and Dad are fine. Thanks for the concern and lovely enquiries girls, it really means so much. Ingredients Extra fine vermicelli 1 cup Basil seeds / takhmaria seeds 2 tsp Roof Afsa (rose syrup) 1 table spoon Vanilla icecream Whole milk 4-6 […]
Tomato Semiya Bath
- 27
- September
- 2008
Tomato Semiya: Tomato Vermicelli. Ingredients: Vermicelli 1 cupGreen chilies 3 finely choppedGarlic 6 cloves finely chopped & mincedOnion 1 medium finely choppedToamtoes 6 (country ones) finely choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1-1 1/2 spoonChana dal 1 spoonUrad dal 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewMustard seeds 1/2 spoonSesame oil few spoons. Method: Cook vermicelli with salt […]
Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Payasam
- 13
- August
- 2007
Vermicelli Payasam:Version 2(Arcot Muslim Style) Semiya Payasam. Ingredients: Vermicelli (extra fine texture) 1 cupSugar 1/2 cupWhole Milk 2 cupsHalf n Half 1 cupCondensed milk few spoonsSaffron 1/4 + 1/4 spoonCordamom seeds powder 1 spoonKewra essence 1 spoonGhee/Clarified butter few spoonsCashew nuts 25Golden Raisins 25. Method: Soak 1/4 spoon of saffron in 2-4 spoons of milk […]
Sheer Kurma / Semiya Payasam – Muslim Style
- 01
- August
- 2007
Also known as: Vermicelli Payasam. Semiya Payasam. Saffron Infused Vermicelli Pudding. Ingredients: 1 cup fine vermicelli 1/2 c sugar 2 c milk 1 c condensed milk kewra essence saffron strands ghee sliced almonds Method Soak 1/4 spoon of saffron in 2-4 spoons of milk and wet-grind the same. In a hot pan, add sugar and […]
Vermicelli Kesari / Semiya Kesari
- 20
- February
- 2007
Vermicelli Kesari:Sweet Seviyan. Sheer Khurma walli Seviyan Halwa. Seviyan Zarda. Semiya Kesari. Sweet Semiya Recipe. Semya Kesari. Sweet Vermicelli. Vermicelli Halwa. Vermicelli Halva. I tasted this particular recipe when I was a kid(studying 3rd or 4th standard). I have been to daddy’s friends place. They are Tamil speaking Muslims! I call that aunty as ‘Parrot […]
