Meethe Jave Recipe (Traditional Rakshabandhan Sweet)
The meethe jave recipe is a creamy milk-based dessert made with semolina vermicelli, sugar, cardamom, and crunchy nuts. This is the perfect sweet with less effort to enjoy during your Rakhi celebration and even when you have a sweet craving!
Ingredients
- 1 cup vermicelli (roasted/unroasted)
- 3 cups milk (homemade/full fat)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1 tbsp chopped cashews
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Let the milk come to a boil, and when it comes, add the vermicelli.
- Mix them well and simmer them on low heat until the vermicelli softens.
- When the vermicelli is soft, add the sugar.
- Mix well and simmer it until the sugar dissolves properly in the vermicelli.
- When the sugar is fully absorbed, add all the chopped nuts.
- Mix all the nuts and continue until a creamy consistency is achieved.
- Lastly, add cardamom powder and turn off the flame.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar to your preferred sweetness.
- Stir at intervals while cooking to avoid sticking.
- After resting, the kheer thickens; reheat by adding milk.
- For extra richness, add your other favorite nuts.