BOTWE KI KHEER

Botwe are finger rolled vermicelli and prepared in thickened milk. It is a sweet from the Northern states of India.

INGREDIENTS

• 750 ml milk

• 1cup Botwe

• 1/4 cup sugar or to taste

• 2-3 cardamoms

• 1tbsp clarified butter or desi ghee.

• Cashew and Almond slivers.

• 1/2 cup water.

METHOD

1. Heat ghee in a clean wok

2. Season with cardamoms

3. Add the botwe

4. Sauté till golden brown

5. Add water

6. Add milk

7. Let it cook till milk thickens and botwe is cooked

8. Let it cool a bit

9. Add the sugar and stir in.

10. Garnish with cashew and almond slivers.

11. Serve chilled.

Notes:

The wok should be very clean.

The kheer should be a bit cooled before adding sugar or the milk may curdle.