VERMICELLI KHEER (SEMIYA PAYEESH)

A simple yet traditional sweet dish. This is an easy to make Indian dessert which requires a few steps and produces a lip-smacking result. :) :)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2  Tsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 250 grams vermicelli
• 500 ml milk (you can use double toned milk )
• 200 grams sugar 
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• Raisins
• Chopped cashew nuts 

PROCEDURE:

• Put the clarified butter (ghee) in a pan and add the vermicelli once the ghee is slightly hot. Fry the vermicelli on a low flame till it turns golden brown.

The Fried Vermicelli

• In a separate pan bring the milk to a boil and add the sugar and add the cardamom pods. Then on a low flame slowly boil the milk till it reduces to half its volume. (You can use artificial sweeteners if you want to substitute the sugar)
• Let the cool down to room temperature. Then add the fried vermicelli and cook on a low flame for 6-7 minutes. Add the raisins and cashew nuts but keep aside a few for garnish.
• Do not dry the milk out completely because as the dish cools down it will soak up the milk.

 

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• Serve in a bowl (I tried to serve it in a different way - in a glass).
• Garnish with raisins and cashews :)

Vermicelli Kheer

The Final Product :) :)