Sheer Rishta

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Servings: 4 servings Country of origin: Afghanistan Description: Sheer Rishta is a warm sweet milk dessert cooked with toasted fine noodles, cardamom, raisins, and nuts. Presentation: Served in soup bowls while warm, garnished with sliced almonds and raisins. Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk 1 cup thin vermicelli noodles 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 tbsp rosewater 1/4 cup golden raisins and slivered almonds Step-by-step directions: Toast vermicelli noodles in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown, then set aside. Bring whole milk and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. Lower heat, add toasted noodles, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until noodles turn soft. Stir ground cardamom, rosewater, raisins, and slivered almonds into milk mixture. Remove from heat and serve warm in bowls. Optional variations: Chill in refrigerator and serve cold as a refreshing summertime dessert. Cooking tips: Watch noodles closely while dry-toasting as they turn brown quickly. Nutrition facts:

• Calories: 240 kcal

• Fat: 8g

• Carbohydrates: 35g

• Protein: 7g