Semiya/Vermicelli Kesari

Ingredients:

Semiya/Vermicelli-2 cups
Sugar-1.25 cups
Milk-1 cup
Water-1 cup
Elaichi-1 tsp
Ghee-2 tbsp
Saffron-A pinch
Red color- A pinch(optional)
Raisins,Almond flakes and Cashewnuts-Garnish to taste

Procedure:

1.Pour a little bit of ghee and roast the vermicelli/semiya in a pot till it turns golden yellow and the raw smell is gone.Keep aside.
2.Add a drop of ghee and roast raisins,cashewnuts and almond flakes along with some fresh crushed elaichi or elaichi powder till golden brown and keep aside.
3. Now Add milk and water and let it boil. Add a little bit of color powder and the roasted semiya and mix till solid.
4.Add 1 1/4 cups pf sugar and keep stirring till it reaches a halwa consistency.
5.Switch off. Garnish with Saffron and the nuts and serve hot.