Semiya Payasam

One year ago,  my mom introduced semiya payasam to my kid. Since then I prepare it at-least once in a week.  He calls it as sweet noodles and loves it a lot. I usually skip adding cashews and raisins, as he doesn't like it. Instead I add cashew powder to his semiya sweet pudding. Today I prepared the normal semiya payasam which is a very common festival recipe in our houses. It is an easy and quick dessert. Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for preparing Vermicelli Payasam.

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins 

Ready In: 20 mins 

Yields: 3 Servings

Ingredients:

Semiya / Vermicelli	1/2 Cup
Ghee	1 tbsp
Sugar	1/2 Cup
Milk	2.5 Cups
Cardamom	1
Cashews and Raisins	10 Each

Instructions:

• Heat Ghee in a pan. Add cashews and cardamom. when cashews starts to turn golden colour, add raisins. Fry for 20 -30 secs till raisins become fluffy. Remove cashews, cardamom and raisins from pan.

• In the same pan add vermicelli and fry till it turns golden colour. 

• Add 2.5 cups of milk and allow it to boil. Check whether vermicelli is cooked. Once vermicelli is cooked, add sugar and cook for 2-3 mins. Remove from stove. Lastly garnish with roasted cashews, raisins and cardamom.

Tips:
Cardamom can be replaced with cardamom powder. It is optional to add cardamom.
Instead of adding 2.5 cups of  milk, we can add 1 cup milk and 1.5 cup water. 

Vermicelli Payasam / Vermicelli Sweet Pudding / Semiya Sweet Pudding / Instant Payasam / Easy Payasam