Semiya Payasam Recipe (Vermicelli Payasam)
Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Payasam) is a delicious South Indian dessert made using wheat vermicelli, milk, and sugar. Make this delicious sweet using my easy recipe.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 10-12 cashew nuts chopped
- 10-12 almonds chopped
- ¼ cup raisins
- 75 grams roasted wheat semiya (vermicelli) ½ cup
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 cups whole milk (full-fat milk)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Once the ghee is hot, add cashew nuts and almonds and fry until browned.
- Remove on a plate.
- Add raisins and fry until they plump up.
- Remove on a plate.
- Add roasted wheat vermicelli to the same pan and roast until they turn dark brown, stirring continuously. Be very careful to not burn the vermicelli.
- Now add boiling water to the pan and cook until the vermicelli is soft and cooked through. Stir gently a few times while cooking.
- Once the vermicelli is cooked well, add milk and sugar to the pan and mix well.
- Note - Do not add sugar until the vermicelli is properly cooked. The cooking process stops as soon as you add the sugar.
- Cook until the milk thickens (10-12 mins), stirring frequently.
- Add ground cardamom and mix well.
- Simmer for a few more minutes until the payasam thickens to the desired consistency.
- Check for sugar and add more if needed.
- Add the fried cashew nuts, almonds, and raisins to the pan and mix well.
- Tip - Save some fried nuts and fruits for garnishing.
- Turn off the heat and allow the payasam to cool down for a few minutes.
- Serve warm, chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fried cashews, almonds, and raisins.
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Notes
You can also make the payasam using non roasted vermicelli. You will have to roast them for a longer time to reach the desired color.
You can adjust the amount of sugar as per your taste and preference.
You can also add a few saffron strands to give a nice yellow tinge and a royal flavor to the payasam.
Add in a pinch of edible camphor for a nice smoky flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 1mg
