Banarsi Kemami Sevai Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Banarsi Kemami Sevai is a traditional Indian dessert made with vermicelli, ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and saffron. It is a popular sweet dish from the city of Banaras (Varanasi) in India. The sevai is cooked in ghee until golden brown and then simmered in a sugar syrup until it absorbs the flavors. It is garnished with nuts and served hot or cold as a delicious and aromatic dessert.

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Ingredients for Banarsi Kemami Sevai Recipe

  • 1/4 cup Vermicelli
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 0.13 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • as required A Few Strands Of Saffron
  • as needed Chopped Nuts For Garnish

Directions: Banarsi Kemami Sevai Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Heat ghee in a pan and roast the vermicelli until golden brown.
  • STEP 2.In a separate pan, prepare a sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in water.
  • STEP 3.Add cardamom powder and saffron strands to the sugar syrup.
  • STEP 4.Add the roasted vermicelli to the sugar syrup and cook until it absorbs the flavors.
  • STEP 5.Garnish with chopped nuts and serve hot or cold.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to roast the vermicelli evenly to achieve a golden brown color.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the sugar syrup according to your preference.
  • You can add a few drops of rose water for an additional flavor.
  • Serve the sevai with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful combination.

Storage and Serving

  • Banarsi Kemami Sevai can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat the sevai before serving if you prefer it warm.
  • Serve the sevai as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet treat during festivals and special occasions.
Nutrition
value
514
calories per serving
18 g Fat15 g Protein70 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    15g
  • Carbs
    70g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    70g
  • Protein
    15g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    18g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    339mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    8mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    70mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    2mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    68mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    358mg
  • Selenium
    26mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp