Vermicelli pudding

This was originally a royal pudding. It’s a wonderfully rich, sweet celebratory dish, made in Muslim homes all over the subcontinent, traditionally during the festival of Eid, but also for weddings and other parties. I realise a pudding made from fine angel’s hair pasta might be a new one on you, but you should try this. The lemon juice gives a slight sharpness which stops it from being too cloying. It is best to use the very fine, delicate Indian pasta known as seviyan, which you’ll