Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)

A classic South Indian dessert, Semiya Payasam is prepared using vermicelli, milk, sugar, flavoured with cardamom and garnished with nuts and raisins.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Geetha

Equipment

1 Ceramic Pot/Steel Pot
1 Ladle
1 Bowl

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

3 tablespoons ghee
10 cashews each split into two pieces from center
20 - 30 raisins
1 cup (or) 20 gms roasted vermicelli
4 cups whole milk (full fat milk)
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
5 almonds sliced
small pinch salt (optional)
1 cup (or) 215 gms sugar adjust to your taste

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Instructions

Heat 3 tablespoons ghee in a pan over medium heat.
3 tablespoons ghee
Fry 10 cashews and 20 - 30 raisins until they turn light golden brown.
10 cashews, 20 - 30 raisins
Take them out into a bowl and set it aside to use later.
Now add the 1 cup (or) 20 gms roasted vermicelli and roast just for half a minute stirring regularly.
1 cup (or) 20 gms roasted vermicelli
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and add 4 cups whole milk (full fat milk), gradually stirring the vermicelli.
4 cups whole milk (full fat milk)
Simmer for around 8-10 minutes until the vermicelli is almost cooked.
Stir occasionally to prevent vermicelli from sticking to the base of the pot.
Once the vermicelli is almost cooked, add 1 cup (or) 215 gms sugar, small pinch salt (optional) and mix well.
1 cup (or) 215 gms sugar, small pinch salt (optional)
Simmer for another 4-5 minutes or until vermicelli is soft and payasam thickens a little bit.
Now switch the heat off.
Now mix in fried cashews, raisins and 1 teaspoon cardamom powder and stir well.
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
Turn off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Pour payasam in a bowl, garnish with almonds and enjoy!
5 almonds

Notes

Roasting Vermicelli: I used ready-to-use roasted vermicelli, so I roasted it just for half a minute in ghee. If using raw vermicelli, roast it in ghee over medium-low heat for around 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. It enhances payasam's flavour and taste. When roasting vermicelli, be sure to stir it continuously to prevent burning.

Milk Ratio: The ratio of milk to vermicelli determines the creaminess of the payasam. Use a higher ratio of milk to vermicelli to get flowing and creamy payasam.

Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preference. Remember that the sweetness will slightly reduce as the payasam cools down, so keep that in mind while adding sugar.

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