Semiya Payasam

I would like to start my blog with the easiest payasam(pudding), semiya or vermicelli payasam.
It is one of my favourite payasam which can be prepared with very few ingredients.

Ingredients Needed:

• Vermicelli - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 cup or as per your taste
• Milk - 3 cups
• Cashew Nuts - 6 to 8
• Raisins - 8 to 10
• Cardamom powder - a pinch
• Ghee - 1 tbsp

Method:

Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan and add Cashew nuts. Fry till golden brown.
Fry raisins until it puffs up. Keep both aside.
Roast vermicelli in the same ghee until golden brown in color and keep it aside.
Then boil the milk and add roasted vermicelli to the boiling milk and cook well.
Keep stirring until the vermicelli become soften.
Add sugar and stir until it dissolve.
Then add cardamom powder ,cashew nuts and raisins.
semiya payasam is ready to be served.

Notes:

• Semiya payasam can be served hot or chilled. Both way it tastes good.
• As it cools down the payasam will get little thick.
• You can add milk or water before serving to adjust the consistency.