Nawabi Semai | Vermicelli Custard Pudding Recipe (Eid Special Indian Dessert)

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Enjoy the authentic taste of India with the delightful Nawabi Semai Recipe (Eid Special Dessert), a flavorful dessert that requires minimal cooking time. This delicious Vermicelli Custard Pudding Recipe can be prepared within 30 minutes, making it a perfect dessert for Ramadan Iftar parties or any special occasion.

To prepare this delicious Nawabi Semai Recipe, follow the step-by-step instructions and refer to the accompanying images that explain the process in detail.

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About - Nawabi Semai | Vermicelli Custard Pudding

"Nawabi Semai", also known simply as "Nawabi Vermicelli", is a delectable and traditional dessert hailing from the rich culinary heritage of Nawabi or Mughlai cuisine. This royal dish has its roots in the grand kitchens of North India, particularly associated with the Nawabs, known for their extravagant and exquisite taste in food.

This dessert is made with fine vermicelli cooked in butter or ghee and then layered with a rich and creamy custard pudding made with milk, sugar, custard powder and flavoured with cardamom. The pudding is then layered again with fine vermicelli and topped with a variety of nuts, such as pistachios, almonds, and cashews.

The final dish is chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the flavours to meld together, creating a smooth and creamy texture on the inside and crispy on the outside layers. 

Nawabi Semai is often served during special occasions, celebrations, and festive gatherings, where it adds a touch of grandeur and luxury to the menu. The dish is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes as it is elegantly garnished with nuts and rose petals. The rich aroma of the cardamom and rose petals and the subtle sweetness of the milk make it the perfect dessert to enjoy after a sumptuous meal. 

All in all, Nawabi Semai is a delightful dessert that showcases the rich culinary traditions of India. Its nutty goodness, creamy texture, and fragrant spices make it a dish that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by people all over the world.

How to make Nawabi Semai Recipe?

Enjoy the authentic taste of India with the delightful Nawabi Semai Recipe, a flavorful dessert that requires minimal cooking time. This delicious Vermicelli Custard Pudding Recipe can be prepared within 30 minutes, making it a perfect dessert for Ramadan Iftar parties or any special occasion.

Cuisine - Indian
Serving - 5
Timing - 30 minutes for cooking + 2 hours to overnight for chilling

Ingredients for Nawabi Semai Recipe

For roasting vermicelli

Thin Vermicelli Crushed/Thin Semai - 2½ cups
Powdered Sugar - 3 tablespoons
Milk Powder - 2 tablespoons
Ghee or Clarified Butter- 2 tablespoons

For making slurry

Corn starch - 2 tablespoons
Custard powder - 2 tablespoons (Vanilla Flavour)
Cold milk- ¼ cup

For making Custard Pudding

Milk - 2 cups
Sweetened Condensed Milk- ½ cup
Sugar- ¼ cup
Cardamom Powder - 1 teaspoon

For Garnish

Almonds, Crushed - 2 tablespoons
Rose Petals - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

To make Nawabi Semai, use thin roasted vermicelli that is mostly available in Indian & Middle Eastern stores.

1. In a wide plate or deep large bowl, add the thin vermicelli and try to crush it as small as possible.

2. Add powdered sugar and milk powder and mix well.

3. Place a wide pan over medium heat, add butter or ghee, and heat until it melts. Turn off the flame and rest for a few seconds.

4. Add the vermicelli and mix well using your hands.

5. Now bring back to heat and roast for 5-7 minutes until a nice aroma appears & the vermicelli turns golden brown in colour.

6. Transfer the roasted vermicelli to the pan and allow it to cool down.

7. To a bowl, add cornstarch, custard powder & ¼ cup cold milk and combine well without any lumps.

8. Place a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 cups milk, condensed milk, sugar, and combine well.

9. Let the milk cook for 3 minutes. Don't have to boil the milk. Add the cornstarch-custard slurry and keep stirring. Cook till the mixture thickens, then add the cardamom powder and mix well. Take the pan off the heat and let it cool down.

10. To layer the vermicelli and the custard pudding, take a deep dish, preferably a baking tray. Spread half of the roasted vermicelli into the tray as the bottom layer.

11. Top with custard pudding and layer with the remaining half of the roasted vermicelli on top of the custard pudding. Garnish with almonds and rose petals.

12. Keep it in the refrigerator and let it chill for a couple of hours or overnight.

13. Enjoy this rich, creamy, and delicious Nawabi Semai.

This recipe for Nawabi Semai can be served as a dessert or sweet snack, perfect for parties, family gatherings, or potlucks. Give it a try!

Pictorial Instructions

1. In a wide plate or deep large bowl, add the thin vermicelli and try to crush it as small as possible.

2. Add powdered sugar and milk powder and mix well.

3. Place a wide pan over medium heat, add butter or ghee, and heat until it melts. Turn off the flame and rest for a few seconds.

4. Add the vermicelli and mix well using your hands.

5. Now bring back to heat and roast for 5-7 minutes until a nice aroma appears & the vermicelli turns golden brown in colour.

6. Transfer the roasted vermicelli to the pan and allow it to cool down.

7. To a bowl, add cornstarch, custard powder & ¼ cup cold milk and combine well without any lumps.

8. Place a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 cups milk, condensed milk, sugar, and combine well.

9. Let the milk cook for 3 minutes. Don't have to boil the milk. Add the cornstarch-custard slurry and keep stirring. Cook till the mixture thickens, then add the cardamom powder and mix well. Take the pan off the heat and let it cool down.

10. To layer the vermicelli and the custard pudding, take a deep dish, preferably a baking tray. Spread half of the roasted vermicelli into the tray as the bottom layer.

11. Top with custard pudding and layer with the remaining half of the roasted vermicelli on top of the custard pudding. Garnish with almonds and rose petals.

12. Keep it in the refrigerator and let it chill for a couple of hours or overnight.

13. Enjoy this rich, creamy, and delicious Nawabi Semai.

This recipe for Nawabi Semai can be served as a dessert or sweet snack, perfect for parties, family gatherings, or potlucks. Give it a try!

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