Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)

Ingredients:
Vermicelli - 1 cup
Water - 3/4 cup
Sugar - 3/4 cup
Milk - 1 cup
Cardamom seeds, ground - 1/2 tsp
Cashews and raisins (optional) - 1/2 cup

Cooking time: 15 min
Servings: 3

Method:
Roast the vermicelli in a little ghee until golden brown. Boil the water and add vermicelli, cook covered until soft. Mix in the sugar and milk and cook covered until the milk boils. Cook uncovered on a low flame for a few more minutes until the raw smell of vermicelli disappears and you can smell the cardamom. The payasam is now ready.
Fry the cashews and raisins in ghee and mix into the payasam.
Serve warm or chilled.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan