Semiya Payasam

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of **Semiya Payasam**, a traditional South Indian dessert that's perfect for festive occasions or everyday sweet cravings. Made with golden-roasted vermicelli, creamy milk, and a generous touch of aromatic cardamom and saffron, this classic kheer is as comforting as it is delicious. Sweetened to perfection and adorned with ghee-fried cashew nuts and plump raisins, each spoonful is a celebration of texture and taste. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and simple ingredients like ghee, sugar, and optional almonds for added crunch, this delightful dessert is easy to prepare yet irresistibly luxurious. Serve it hot, warm, or chilled to suit your mood, and experience a true taste of South Indian tradition. Whether it's a festival, special gathering, or just a moment of indulgence, Semiya Payasam will never disappoint!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 100 grams Vermicelli
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 litre Milk
• 150 grams Sugar
• 10 pieces Cashew nuts
• 10 pieces Raisins
• 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
• 1 pinch Saffron strands
• 250 milliliters Water
• 10 pieces Almonds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the cashew nuts and fry until golden brown. Remove them and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, fry the raisins in the ghee until they puff up. Remove and set aside with the cashew nuts.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee to the same pan.

Step 5

Add the vermicelli and roast on a low flame for about 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown, stirring continuously to avoid burning.

Step 6

In a separate pot, bring the water to a boil.

Step 7

Add the roasted vermicelli to the boiling water and cook until they are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Once the vermicelli is cooked, pour in the milk and bring it to a boil while stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer until the milk thickens slightly, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 10

Add sugar and stir well to dissolve completely.

Step 11

Add cardamom powder and saffron strands, stirring well to mix.

Step 12

Cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors blend.

Step 13

Turn off the heat and add the fried cashew nuts and raisins.

Step 14

Serve hot, warm, or chilled, garnished with additional almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1596.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1698.2

Total Fat 63.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 172.8mg	0%
Sodium 513.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 211.2g
Protein 39.6g	0%

Vitamin D 453.8IU	0%
Calcium 1376.0mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1845.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 57.1%