Vermicelli Kheer | Semiya Payasam
Among the sweet treasures that grace the tables during festive occasions and celebrations is Vermicelli Kheer, affectionately known as Semiya Payasam.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, Kerala
- 1 cup Vermicelli/Semiya
- 1 litre Milk
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- Salt A pinch
- 10 nos Cashew nuts split
- Raisins A few, Kismis
- 5 nos Cardamom pods crushed, Elakka
- Ghee (for frying)
- Saffron A few strands.
In a pan, add little ghee and roast broken vermicelli and keep it aside.
In another pan, boil the milk.
Add the vermicelli and cook on a low heat for about 7-10 mts.
Add sugar, crushed cardamom
and salt and bring to boil.
Finally, sprinkle with fried cashew nuts and raisins. Stir in a few strands of saffron over the kheer.
:-Serve hot or chilled.
Keyword Semiya Payasam, Vermicelli Kheer