Semiya Payasam

Vermicelli pudding

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Simple ingredients are used to create this remarkable dessert that is made on all auspicious occasions in South India. The trick to a perfect payasam is to use less semiyan and more milk than you might think you’d need. This pudding has a tendency to thicken as it cools, so you can add more milk to thin it.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (50 grams) ghee
  • 1 cup (130

Method

  1. Place a medium nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and add the ghee. When the ghee melts, add the semiyan and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Add the cashews, stir well, and set aside.
  2. Place a heavy-bottomed nonstick saucepan over high heat and add the milk. Bring to a boil, then add the semiyan and cashews. Stir gently, lower t