Sawine

SAWINE is a traditional Caribbean drink that is typically consumed during the religious observance of Diwali. Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The celebration of Diwali is an important event that is observed with great enthusiasm and joy by Hindus across the world.

The drink SAWINE is a sweet and creamy beverage that is made with vermicelli, condensed milk, and other spices. It is a popular drink that is enjoyed by many during the Diwali festivities. In this blog post, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious drink at home.

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 30 minutes 

Total Time: 40 minutes 

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: East Indian

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 cups milk low fat
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 pk vermicelli 200g
  • almonds chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup raisins seedless

Instructions

  1. Place the vermicelli, a bit at a time, in a dry heavy skillet to parch until golden brown.
  2. Pour two cups of milk into the pot, add the cinnamon stick and bring to boil slowly. Add the salt and mix. Add the parched vermicelli to the milk.
  3. Allow to cook until the vermicelli is tender. Stir in the rest of the milk, 1 cup at a time. Add the chopped almonds. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

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Sawine

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: East Indian
Calories:
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 cups milk low fat
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 pk vermicelli 200g
  • almonds chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup raisins seedless

Instructions

  • Place the vermicelli, a bit at a time, in a dry heavy skillet to parch until golden brown.
  • Pour two cups of milk into the pot, add the cinnamon stick and bring to boil slowly. Add the salt and mix. Add the parched vermicelli to the milk.
  • Allow to cook until the vermicelli is tender. Stir in the rest of the milk, 1 cup at a time. Add the chopped almonds. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

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