Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Vermicelli Sheera
Vermicelli Sheera is made with vermicelli, ghee, and almonds.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- Indian · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
vermicelli (use fine, broken into smaller pieces)
In the method: Add ghee and vermicelli in a medium pan.
ghee
In the method: Add ghee and vermicelli in a medium pan.
almonds (sliced)
In the method: Garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup vermicelli (use fine, broken into smaller pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 3/4 cup sugarIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon gheeIngredient note
Source: 5 almonds (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 5 pistachios (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon raisinsIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Vermicelli Sheera
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Add ghee and vermicelli in a medium pan.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Roast on medium heat, stirring frequently until it is aromatic and golden brown.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: ministryofcurry.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
