Semiya Payasam, Vermicelli Kheer

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Why recepie famous for?

Roasted vermicelli, cooked in a pot of sweetened milk, laced with cardamom and garnished with dry fruits is a delightful addition to any menu, especially a traditional South Indian meal.

Ingredients



For Semiya Payasam
1/2 cup vermicelli (sevaiyan)
3 cups full-fat milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp ghee
2 tbsp broken cashewnuts (kaju)
1 tbsp raisins (kismis)
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Instructions


Heat ½ tbsp of ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the vermicelli and sauté on a slow flame for 2 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour. Keep aside.

Combine the milk and ½ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the roasted vermicelli, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

Heat 1½ tbsp of ghee in a small non-stick pan, add the cashewnuts and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.

Add the raisins and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.

Pour this over the payasam along with the cardamom powder and mix well.

Serve warm.

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