| 1. | Heat ghee in Cook-n-Serve Bowl on medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add vermicelli. Stir fry till golden brown (about 4 minutes). Remove from heat. |
| 2. | Add milk. Increase heat to high. Bring to boil, stirring constantly (about 6 minutes). Add sugar, cardamoms and saffron. Reduce heat to medium. Stir till sugar is dissolved. |
| 3. | Reduce heat to very low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring and scraping the sides occasionally to prevent skin forming on top and milk thickening on sides. Add raisins. Continue stirring and scraping in the same way till milk has thickened (about 30 minutes). |
| 4. | Place kheer in serving bowl. Sprinkle pistachio nuts. Serve hot or cold. |