Vermicelli Kheer | Semiya Payasam

Majority of my readers might have tasted this recipe an ample times and a very quick fix dessert when you are short of time.Mom used to prepare it for us as a kid and loved those days but now its not as pleasing.But my younger one does like it so much and so for him I prepare this frequently.Vermicelli is one recipe where you have lot many options for recipes and this I think is the simplest.As far as many other kheer /payasam recipes,this is the worry free one too even for a beginner !!

Check out other Vermicelli recipes- Sweet Bag (snack),Vermicelli Upma

Ingredients

vermicelli 100gm

milk 4 cups/ 1litre

condensed milk 1/2 tin

sugar 3-4tbsp(sweetness as desired)

cashew nuts 2tbsp

raisins 2tbsp

cardamom powder 1 tsp

ghee 1 tbsp

Method

-Heat the ghee in a non stick pan and fry the raisins,cashewnuts.Place them on a plate.

-Roast the vermicelli till golden brown.

-Boil the milk in a separate pan and add the boiling milk to the roasted vermicelli.

-Add the sugar and bring to boil.Add the condensed milk and keep stirring on medium heat till the vermicelli strands are cooked and tender.(takes about 10 minutes)

-Add the fried cashewnuts and raisins.Garnish with cardamom powder.

-Switch off the flame and serve chilled/warm,either way tastes good !!

Servings~ 5 cups of kheer

NOTES

*You can use roasted vermicelli.

*You can omit the condensed milk if desired .This thickens the consistency.

Sending this to  ABC Series-Desserts, Valentines Day Event, Valentines Special,Kids Delight-Something Sweet  guest hosted by Kavi(Srivalli's link  ) The Kerala Kitchen ,Walk through the memory lane , Any One Can cook-Series 39