Sawine (Vermicelli Kheer) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)
2 ounces vermicelli, broken into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
12 fluid ounces water
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons raisins
1/2 cup toasted almonds (optional)

Preparation

Heat ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vermicelli; cook and stir until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour evaporated milk and water over vermicelli; bring to a boil.
Stir sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon into vermicelli mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until vermicelli is cooked and milk is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir raisins into vermicelli mixture; cook until raisins are plump and mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Serve garnished with almonds.