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Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa

In no time and with very few ingredients, this popular Pakistani dessert is easy to make. This vermicelli halwa (kheer-style) is delicious and simple to prepare—give it a try.

Total time40 min
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyMedium
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Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianGluten freeEgg freeMediumBalanced timeDessert

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Pakistani vermicelli
  • 50 grams butter
  • Half a large can of sweetened condensed milk
  • A mold or cup for shaping the mixture
  • Ground pistachios for garnish
  • This recipe comes from a friend of the 'What Are We Cooking Today' site:
  • Rana Atwi
  • Click on Rana's name to visit her page on our site and enjoy all her delicious recipes

Method

  1. Break the vermicelli into very small pieces and place over low heat, stirring constantly until its color changes slightly ...
  2. Add the butter while continuing to stir until the vermicelli turns golden ... turn off the heat, then add the necessary amount of sweetened condensed milk to bind the vermicelli together ...
  3. Place ground pistachios in the mold you will use to shape the vermicelli (you may use any appropriately sized cup or small glass you have), then press the vermicelli over them firmly; after that, invert easily onto the serving plate
  4. This recipe comes from a friend of the 'What Are We Cooking Today' site:
  5. Rana Atwi
  6. Click on Rana's name to visit her page on our site and enjoy all her delicious recipes
  7. #bon_appetit #recipes #recipe #vermicelli_dessert #pakistani_vermicelli #sweets #what_are_we_cooking_today
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