Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Payasam) (സേമിയ പായസം)
Category: dessert — vermicelli payasam
Course: dessert | Diet: vegetarian
Meal roles: dessert
festive

Roasted semiya (vermicelli) simmered in milk and sweetened, a quick and beloved comfort payasam.

Spice level: 0
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Semiya (vermicelli)
qty: 30
unit: g
name: Milk
qty: 180
unit: g
name: Sugar
qty: 25
unit: g
name: Ghee
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Cashews and raisins
qty: 6
unit: g
name: Cardamom powder
qty: 0.5
unit: g

Steps:
Fry the semiya in ghee until golden; set aside nuts.
Boil the milk and simmer; add the toasted semiya and cook until soft.
Add sugar and a few more minutes of simmer; finish with cardamom and ghee-roasted nuts.
Serve warm or chilled.

Tags: dessert
payasam
milk