Meethi Seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli with Nuts)
Fine vermicelli toasted in ghee and cooked with sugar and milk, an Eid breakfast served in every Pakistani home.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.52 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the ghee in a wide pan over a medium heat. Add the cardamom and fry for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the vermicelli and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and nutty. Take care as it darkens quickly.
3 min - 3
Pour in the water and milk, add the sugar and stir. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the vermicelli is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
9 min - 5
Stir in the raisins and coconut and cook for 2 minutes. The seviyan should be moist, not wet.
- 6
Top with the almonds and pistachios. Serve hot or warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
