Mix Fruit Seviyan

Chilled milk vermicelli dessert layered with fresh fruit and mawa
Yield: Serves 6–8 | Total time: 45 minutes (plus chilling time)

This refreshing twist on traditional Sheer Korma combines soft vermicelli with chilled saffron milk, fresh fruits, and creamy mava, making it a perfect dessert for summer festivities. Guests are encouraged to mix it themselves for a fun, interactive eating experience.

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Ingredients

For the Seviyan

• 100 g raw white seviyan (vermicelli)

• Water, for boiling

For the Milk Base

• 1 litre chilled full-cream milk

• 1 cup fresh cream

• ½ tsp saffron strands

• Sugar powder, to taste

• ½ cup dry fruit masala powder

For the Fruits

• 3 bananas, chopped

• 1 cup small chunks of strawberries
  (Feel free to use mango, apple, kiwi, or grapes as per season)

For Garnish

• 50 g grated mava

• ½ cup almond and pistachio chips

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Method

1. Cook the Seviyan:
   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add seviyan and cook until about 90% done (they should be soft but not mushy).
   Strain immediately in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop further cooking. Once drained, break the seviyan loosely with a spoon. Set aside to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Milk Mix:
   In a large tumbler or jug, combine chilled milk, fresh cream, sugar powder, saffron strands, and dry fruit masala. Shake or whisk well to combine thoroughly. Refrigerate until needed.

3. Layer the Seviyan:
   In a serving bowl or thick dessert glass, add a layer of the cooled seviyan. Top with a layer of chopped bananas and strawberries (do not mix — keep layers distinct).

4. Assemble & Chill:
   Pour the chilled milk mixture gently over the fruit and seviyan until the fruits are just visible below the surface. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

5. Garnish & Serve:
   Top with grated mava and a generous sprinkle of almond and pistachio chips. Serve with a thick soup spoon and allow guests to mix it themselves before enjoying.

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Chef’s Notes

• This dessert works beautifully as a DIY fruit sheer korma bar. Provide multiple toppings like chocolate chips, fruit syrups, or chopped dates for variety.

• Adjust sweetness depending on the ripeness of your fruits.

• Use roasted seviyan for a nuttier flavor if desired.

• To avoid sogginess, keep the fruits and seviyan separate until just before serving if preparing in advance.