Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  tablespoons   ghee
 125      gram          fine vermicelli
   1 1/2  cups          hot water
     1/4  teaspoon      saffron strands
     1/2  cup           sugar
   2      tablespoons   sultanas
   2      tablespoons   silvered blanched almonds
     1/8  teaspoon      ground cardamom

Preparation:

Break the vermicelli into small pieces less than 2.5cm (1 inch) in length. They need not be uniform, but longer pieces make stirring difficult. Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan and fry the vermicelli intil golden brown, stirring so it colours evenly. Add hot water and saffron and bring to the boil, then turn heat low, cover and simmer gently until vermicelli is cooked. Add sugar and sultanas and cook uncovered until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the almonds and cardamom, stir well and serve warm with cream.