No Sugar Seviyan Kheer (Under 10 Mins)

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup seviyan (vermicelli)
• 2 tbsp ghee or butter (for sautéing)
• 1/4 cup mixed nuts (like cashews, almonds, and pistachios)
• 4 cups full-fat milk
• A pinch of saffron strands (soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk)
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp khajur (date) paste
• Rose petals (for garnish)
• Chopped pistachios (for garnish)
• Sweetener to taste (sugar, jaggery, or honey)

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Seviyan:

   • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode.
   • Add 2 tbsp ghee or butter and let it melt.
   • Once the ghee is hot, add 1 cup of seviyan (broken into smaller pieces if they are long) and sauté for about 2–3 minutes until they turn light golden brown. Stir frequently to avoid burning.

2. Add Nuts and Milk:

   • After the seviyan is browned, add the mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios, etc.). Stir for a minute.
   • Then add 4 cups of milk and stir well to combine everything.

3. Add Flavorings:

   • Add the saffron-infused milk (soaked saffron in 1 tbsp warm milk).
   • Stir in 1/4 tsp cardamom powder for aromatic flavor.
   • Add sweetener to taste (start with about 3-4 tbsp sugar or adjust as per your preference).

4. Pressure Cook:

   • Cancel the Sauté mode and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook (Manual) on High for 5 minutes.
   • Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 5 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.

5. Finish the Kheer:

   • Open the lid and stir in 2 tbsp of khajur (date) paste for added sweetness and richness. This will also give the kheer a beautiful caramel-like flavor.
   • Stir well to combine. You can adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed (depending on how thick you want the kheer).

6. Garnish and Serve:

   • Transfer the seviyan kheer to serving bowls.
   • Garnish with rose petals and chopped pistachios for a decorative and aromatic touch.

Serve hot or chilled, as per your preference. Enjoy your delicious and aromatic Seviyan Kheer!

Notes:

• If you prefer a richer kheer, you can use half milk and half cream.
• Adjust the sweetness based on your preference, as dates (khajur paste) already add some natural sweetness.