Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)

Semiya Payasam is one of the most simple,easy to make yet a very delicious dessert. This is made with Milk and Vermicelli roasted in ghee and flavoured with cardamom.This payasam can be made as an instant recipe or on any occasion.This can be served either hot or cold :)

Time:Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients:

• Vermicelli - 1/2 cup
• Milk - 4 cups 
• Sugar - 4-5 tbsp
• Condensed Milk - 2 tbsp (Optional)
• Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
• Saffron - few strands (Optional)
• Cashews,Raisins - Slightly roasted in 1 tsp of Ghee for garnish
• Ghee - 1/4 cup

Preparation:

1. In a thick bottomed vessel,add the Ghee and slightly fry the Cashews and Raisins till golden brown.Keep Aside.
2. Now sauté the Vermicelli in the remaining ghee for a few mins (till medium brown)
3. Add milk to this and allow it to boil in medium heat for a while and keep stirring in between so that the Vermicelli doesn't stick to the bottom of the vessel.
4. Once the milk starts to boil,add sugar as per taste and the condensed milk and boil it for 10-15 mins on medium heat.
5. Now add the cardamom powder and stir well.
6. Garnish with cashews and raisins along with a few Saffron strands before serving.
7. Served either hot or cold :) Enjoy the tasty payasam!
   
   Chef's Tip - Adding Condensed milk can help thicken and add richness to the Payasam. Alter the quantity based on the desired consistency