Vermicelli(Semai) Pudding

Ingredients:

Ghee-6tbsp, Coarsely broken vermicelli-115gms, Flaked almonds-25gms, Pistachios-25gms, Hazel nuts-25gms, Sultanas-50gms, Dates-50gms, Milk-5 cups/1.2 lit.Dark brown Sugar-4 tbsp, Saffron powder-1 sachet

Steps:

Heat 4 tbsp of the ghee in a frying pan and sauté the vermicelli until golden brown. Remove and keep aside.Heat the remaining ghee and fry the nuts, sultanas and dated until the sultanas swell. Add to the vermicelli.Heat the milk in a large heavy pan and add the sugar. Bring to boil, add the vermicelli mixture and boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vermicelli is soft and you have a fairly thick pudding. Fold in the saffron powder and serve hot or cold.