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Semiya Payasam

A delicious and quick sweet vermicelli dessert, Kerala style. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Semiya Payasam
Main Ingredients Vermicelli, Milk
Cuisine Indian
Course Desserts
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 26-30 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Sweet
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Semiya Payasam

  • 1 cup Vermicelli
  • 5 cups Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Pure ghee
  • 12 Cashewnuts
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • a pinch Saffron (kesar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Green cardamom powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg powder

Method

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  1. Heat ghee in a pan, add vermicelli and cashewnuts and fry till a pleasant aroma is released. Boil milk in a thick-bottomed pan, and add to the roasted vermicelli and cashewnuts.
  2. Mix well and simmer for five minutes. Add sugar and continue cooking, stirring continuously. Cook for three to four minutes or till it thickens to the right consistency. Sprinkle saffron, cardamom and nutmeg powder.
  3. Stir well and serve as desired - hot, warm or chilled.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1843
Carbohydrates 249.9
Protein 40
Fat 76.1
Other Fiber Calcium- 1350.2mg