Vermicelli/semiya payasam

Serves -2 to 3

One of the best and easy payasam to make during festive occassion is vermicelli /semia payasam

Ingredients:

• Vermicelli/Semiya -1 cup
• Ghee -2 tsp
• Cashew nuts -7-8
• Raisins -7-8
• Elachi/cardamom powder -1/4 tsp
• Saffron -A pinch (optional)
• Milk -2 to 3 cups
• Condensed milk -1/4 cup(optional)
• Sugar -To taste

Method:

• In a pan roast vermicelli with a tsp of ghee.
• Boil it with water till it becomes soft.
• Now add milk to it and allow it to boil for few more mins.Add saffron .
• Turn off the flame and add condensed milk,elachi/Cardamom powder and sugar.
• Fry cashews and raisins in ghee.Add this to the payasam.
• Mix well and serve.

Notes:

• Adding saffron gives excellent flavor.
• Add sugar according to the sweetness you prefer.
• Reduce 2&1/2 cups of  milk to 2 or 1&1/2 cups and then add to the payasam so that you can avoid condensed milk and payasam will also have a good taste.
• If payasam is very thick add more milk.
• Adding condensed milk gives a rich flavor.