Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Semiya(Vermicelli noodles) Payasam/Kheer

Ingredients:
Vermicelli-1 cup
Milk-1/2 a gallon(Whole milk is better)
Condensed Milk-1/2 can
Sugar-1-1.5 cups depending on the sweetness you want

Garnish:
Crushed/Ground Cardamom powder-1 tsp
Cashewnuts,Almond Flakes- As per desire
Raisins-As per desire
Saffron-A pinch

Procedure:

1.In a pot,add some ghee and fry the vermicelli till the raw smell is gone and keep aside.
2.Add the milk,condensed milk and bring to a boil. Now add the vermicelli and keep stirring till it reduces to half.
3.Switch off and add saffron.
4.Garnish with nuts,raisins and cardamom powder fried in ghee and add to the kheer.
5.Serve hot or cold.