Semiya Payasam

Description

 * Ethnicity - South Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 1 cup: vermicelli
 * 1 cup: milk
 * 1 cup: Sugar
 * A handful: cashew nuts
 * A handful: Raisins
 * 1 pinch: saffron
 * 2-3 pods: cardamom
 * ¾ cup: water

Directions

 * 1) Heat the ghee and fry the vermicelli till light brown.
 * 2) In the meanwhile, boil the water.
 * 3) Add the vermicelli to the boiling water and cover it. Keep stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Once the vermicelli becomes soft, add the Sugar and continue to stir.
 * 5) Put the saffron in the milk and dissolve it, add this milk to the vermicelli.
 * 6) Powder the cardamom and add it to the mixture.
 * 7) Then fry the cashew nuts and almonds in ghee and add these.
 * 8) Mix well and boil for about two minutes.
 * 9) Your payasam is ready and can be served hot or cold.