Semiya Kesari ~ Vermicelli Halwa

Ingredients :Vermicelli : 2 cups
Sugar : 1 cup
Cardamom Powder : 1 tsp
Chopped Cashews : 1 tbsp
Chopped Almonds : 1 tsp
Raisins : 1 tsp
Ghee : 1/4 tsp
A pinch of food color (Optional)

Method :Melt the ghee in a vessel. First fry the chopped cashews, chopped almonds and then raisins to the light brown color. Now take them out and set aside. In the same pan, add and fry the vermicelli till golden brown color. Add 3 cups of water and food color and cook until soft. Add the sugar and cardamom powder and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes and turn off the flame. Add the fried nuts and serve.