Sewai Cupswith Custard Apple Rabdi
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- 12 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. These delightful sewai cups are filled with a fragrant custard apple rabdi, combining the crunch of toasted vermicelli with the creamy, sweet tang of custard apple. Subtle cardamom and saffron add aromatic depth, making it a perfect festive dessert for Diwali gatherings.
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Method
Sewai Cups
In a pan melt the ghee over medium heat, add the crushed sewai and toast lightly until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
Stir in 0.25 tsp cardamom powder and 2 tbsp condensed milk, mixing until the mixture holds together.
While the mixture is still warm, press it firmly into small cup molds or silicone molds to form cups, then set aside to cool.
Custard Apple Rabdi
In a saucepan heat 200 ml milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Add 0.25 tsp cardamom powder, the chopped mixed nuts, and saffron strands; stir well.
Add condensed milk to taste and the custard apple pulp, continue cooking on low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency, about 5–7 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the rabdi cool slightly.
To assemble, fill each sewai cup with the custard apple rabdi.
Garnish with chopped dry fruits and a touch of silver vark before serving.
Tips while you cook
- Press cups while warm
- Shape the sewai cups by pressing the warm mixture firmly into molds before it cools.
- Cool cups before filling
- Allow the pressed sewai cups to cool completely before adding the rabdi.
- Stir frequently while thickening rabdi
- Keep stirring the rabdi on low heat.
- Garnish after assembling
- Add chopped dry fruits and silver vark just before serving for a final decorative touch.
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