Homemade Vermicelli Kheer Instant Mix

I always wondered about those guys who buy the commercial brand vermicelli kheer mix. It is not that there is anything wrong with that since vermicelli kheer is undeniably an yummy dessert from the Indian subcontinent. However I feel that one doesn't buy it unless that person falls in the category of a bachelor or a busy body, a novice cook or unfamiliar with Indian cuisine since the kheer is so easy and quick to prepare.
Since I am doing "Ready to use - Prepacked foods" this time in blogging marathon #10, I thought why not prepare this vermicelli kheer mix at home and see for my self how this works.  A pretty easy one as you may have guessed and saves time when you are doing a big batch of kheer.
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What are needed:
Vermicelli - 1 measure
Sugar - 1 measure
Cardamom powder as preferred
Raisins and cashews - a handful
A pinch of saffron strands (very optional)

Method:
* Toast the vermicelli / semya on low flame until golden brown. No need to add any ghee to toast vermicelli. Keep aside and let cool.
* If preferred, dry toast the cashews as well.
* Add the sugar, cardamom, saffron, raisins and cashews to toasted vermicelli and store in an airtight container.

Kheer preparation:
Heat 6 measures of milk and add the vermicelli kheer instant mix. Stir well to avoid vermicelli from clumping. Cook until the vermicelli is done.  Addition of a few Tbsp of condensed milk at the end further enhances the flavor of the kheer but is optional.

Notes:
1. Milk powder can be added to this mix as well to make it more instant kind. 
2. Add sugar if you are planning to use the whole vermicelli mix at one time.
If you are planning to use the vermicelli mix in batches, don't add the sugar to the mix. The sugar settles at the bottom and it is hard to use the appropriate amount of sugar in the recipe. Measure the quantity of vermicelli you are going to use and use equal amount of sugar while preparing the kheer.
3. For 1 measure of vermicelli, 6 measures of milk is needed to prepare the kheer.
4. I have not added any ghee in the mix.

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