Eid al-Adha is celebrated annually on the 10th, 11th and 12th day of the twelfth and the last Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha celebrations start after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat. The date is approximately 70 days (2 Months & 10 days) after the end of the month of Ramadan, i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr. Ritual observance of the holiday lasts until sunset of the 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Sevai/Vermicelli Dessert is great for any occasion or can be served as a perfect sweet dish after dinner party.

Recipe For Sevai/Vermicelli

Ingredients:
• 1 Litre Milk
• 200 gms Vermicelli
• 250 gms Sugar
• 1 tsp Cardamom powder
• 2 Pinches Saffron
• 15-20 Pieces cashewnuts
• 8 tbsp Ghee

How to make Vermicelli Pudding:
• Fry the vermicelli in half of the ghee till it turns golden brown.
• Keep the milk for boiling. Add vermicelli in boiling milk.
• Boil the milk till the vermicelli is cooked.
• Add sugar and stir it to dissolve.
• Now add cardamom powder and saffron.
• Continue boiling till the desired consistency is achieved.
• Garnish it with fried cashewnuts.
• Put off the flame.
• Serve the vermicelli pudding hot or cold.

Source - Wikipedia and www.indobase.com

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