Semiya Payasam/Kheer
Semiya payasam, also recognized as vermicelli kheer, is a traditional Indian sweet prepared with vermicelli, milk, sweetener, ghee, and cardamoms. This recipe provides instructions for both the Instant Pot and stovetop methods.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vermicelli / Semiya (100 gms approx)
- 1/2 cup Sago (optional)
- 2 ltrs +1/2 cup Milk (refer notes)
- 1 tin Condensed milk (refer notes for sugar substitute)
- 1-2 tbsp Sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup Cashew nuts & raisins (each)
- 3 big Cardamom (crushed)
- 2.5 tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- If using sago, soak it in water for half an hour. Drain the water. Cook the soaked sago in 2 cups water till it becomes soft / glassy. It will take around 10 mins. Drain the water and rinse under cold water to remove the starch. Keep it aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a bottom-heavy pan and roast the semiya till golden brown. If you are using roasted semiya, just fry for 2-3 mins, till the raw smell goes.
- Add milk (2 liters) to it, bring it to boil and simmer. Cook till semiya is fully done, around 10-12 mins. Keep stirring in between.
- Add cooked sago, if using and mix well.
- Add condensed milk and stir, till it is well combined with milk. Cook for 4-5 mins. Do a taste test and add sugar, if required.
- Add crushed cardamom and remove from fire.
- Heat 1/2 tbsp ghee in a pan and fry the cashew nuts, when it becomes golden brown, add raisins. Add the fried cashews and raisins to payasam. Serve hot or chilled.
Notes
- Since one tin condensed milk is used, this payasam is rich and has a creamy texture. If you prefer less creamy payasam substitute condensed milk with 2 cups sugar.
- Keep in mind, that payasam tends to thicken as it rests. Also, the condensed milk makes it creamy. If you prefer a less thick consistency, heat the 1/2 cup milk in microwave for a min and add it in the end. Cook for 4-5 mins.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 395IUCalcium: 280mgIron: 1mg
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