Vermicelli Pudding With Almonds, Sultanas And Cardamom

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   Having a large, heavy-bottomed pan is a pre-requisite for preparing this pudding as the sugar and milk burns rather easily if using a light-bottomed pan;

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   Place pan on medium-high heat and add cardamom seeds and vermicelli. Saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly till the cardamom is fragrant and the vermicelli begins to change colour slightly;

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   Add milk, full cream, sugar, almonds, raisins and stir;

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   Turn heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 1 -11/2 hour;

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   The pudding will need to be monitored and stirred every 10-15 minutes. Be sure to stir all the way into the bottom of the pan so the base of the pudding doesn't stick and burn;

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   When it reaches the desired consistency, (it should have thickened) remove from the stove, allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight;

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   Serve with a sprinkling of slivered almonds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.