To satisfy a sweet tooth and craving for desserts after a meal, here's a fast and healthy sweet. This simple and nutritious version of the traditional recipe of sevaiiyan skips the use of full-fat milk or condensed milk . The vermicelli thickens the milk  to create a creamy concoction that's sure to satisfy your craving. A few pinches of cardamom powder and saffron strands add colour and flavour to this traditional calcium and protein rich dish.

Ingredients:- 

• 1/2 cup vermicelli  (crushed) 
• 3 cups low fat milk
• 5 tsp sugar ( or brown sugar or jaggery or sugar substitute )
• 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
• A few saffron (kesar) strands ( Prepare by soaking in 1 tablespoon of milk for 15-20 minutes.Rub the strands between your fingers to release the saffron colour before adding to the vermicelli )
• 6-10 almonds, slivered 
• 20 raisins 
• Method
• Heat a non-stick pan, add ghee. Add the vermicelli and cook over a slow flame till it is golden brown, while stirring occasionally.

• Add the slivered almonds and cook for a minute while stirring. 
• Add the raisins and milk. Simmer till the milk reduces to half its original quantity (for approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
• Add sugar, cardamom powder and saffron and mix well. Cook further for a few minutes.
• Serve Warm.