Sabudana Vermicelli Kheer/Shavige Payasa

An easy, yummy and guilt free dessert which can brighten up a dull day!   3/4 cup roasted Vermicelli 1/4 cup sago/sabudana 3 cups milk (2%) ½ cup fat free condensed milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp ghee 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder 5-10 cashew pieces 10-15 raisins Preparation: v     Soak the Sago/sabudana in enough water for about 3 hours. Method: v      Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat and fry cashews till golden brown, next add raisins and fry until they plump up. Keep them aside.  v      Fry the roasted vermicelli for a little while, making sure that it…

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