Vermicelli kheer also known as sheer khurma, seviyan kheer, is an Indian dessert made with milk and noodles. It can be served warm or chilled and can be easily made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
Roast the vermicelli for about a minute until golden brown.
Add milk, sugar, raisins, saffron, pistachios and cardamom powder.
Select cancel to come out of Sauté mode.
Close the lid and select pressure mode on High for 10 minutes followed by natural pressure release. The pressure release valve must be in the sealing position.
Once vermicelli kheer is ready, transfer it to a serving bowl. It can be served warm or chilled.
Vermicelli kheer on stovetop
Heat a heavy bottom saucepan on medium heat.
Once the pan is hot, add ghee followed by vermicelli.
Roast the vermicelli for about a minute until golden brown.
Add all the other ingredients - milk, sugar, raisins, saffron, pistachios, and cardamom powder and mix well with a spatula.
Continue cooking on medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until noodles are well cooked
Continue to monitor to avoid milk from spilling.
Intermittently, scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to ensure milk does not stick