Eid Special: The Love for Sevai – How This Sweet Dish Became Famous Across India!

By Sabr360 | Good and Positive

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Eid is a festival associated with happiness and delicious dishes. The sevai (vermicelli) made on this special occasion is prepared in different ways across every corner of India. In North India, sevai ki kheer is famous, while in the South, semiya upma is popular.

Speciality of Sevai
On Eid, especially 'sheer khurma' is made, which includes khoya and dry fruits, making it even more delicious and royal.

History of Sevai
Sevai came to India through trade routes. Mughal Emperor Humayun liked it, and during Shah Jahan’s reign, spices, ghee, and dry fruits were added to make it richer. This dish gradually started being made in different forms throughout India.

Different Forms of Sevai in India

North India: Sevai with khoya and dry fruits
South India: Thick sevai made with coconut milk
West India: Sevai with saffron and chopped dry fruits
East India: Sevai made with rose water and fragrant spices

Sevai is Not Just Limited to Eid
On Raksha Bandhan, 'meetha jave' is made, which contains small sevai. Meanwhile, faluda is served with thick, sticky sevai, ice cream, and syrup.

Quick Sevai Recipe

Ingredients:
10 grams sevai
3 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/2 cup sugar

Method:
Heat ghee and fry the sevai until golden.
Add 1.5 cups of water and cardamom, then cook until the water evaporates.
Add sugar and mix well, cook for a few more minutes.
Serve hot.

Sevai is not just a sweet dish, but an important part of Eid and Indian culture, making every festival even more special. 🍽️🎉

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