Vermicelli is a type of thin pasta that is similar in appearance to spaghetti but is thinner in size. It is also known as "seviyan" in some parts of the world, particularly in South Asia. Vermicelli is made from wheat flour or rice flour and is typically used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes.
In savory dishes, vermicelli is often used as a base for soups, stir-fries, and salads. In sweet dishes, it is commonly used to make desserts such as kheer or payasam, which are milk-based puddings that are flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts. Vermicelli is also used in the preparation of biryanis and pulaus in some regions of India and the Middle East.