Semiya Payasam/Kheer

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine Indian
Servings 7
Calories 372 kcal

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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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