Semaya payasam

In this post i am sharing a simple sweet dish which we all love the most.Next toRava Kesari, this is an easy sweet dish which i make whenever i have guests at home.

INGREDIENTS:VERMICELLI1 HANDFUL

CASHEW NUTS10 NOS.

MILK(FULL CREAM )1 LITRE

CONDENSED MILK1/2 CUP(OPTIONAL)

GHEE1 TBLSP

ELACHI POWDERA PINCH

SUGAR1/2 CUP

METHOD: In a kadai, add ghee and fry the cashews till golden brown and keep aside. In the same pan, add the vermicelli and roast it till turns into a nice golden brown colur. While sauting, stir it in between. Dont let it burnt.

Now add the milk in the kadai and boil it till the milk reduces to 3/4 th of the quantity. Keep stirring in between. If you are adding condensed milk add it and give a nice boil.

Switch off the flame. Add sugar to the payasam. Add elachi powder and mix well.( i didnt add) Garnish with fried cashewnuts .

Notes:1. If you are adding condensed milk then reduce the quantity of sugar.2. Dont cook vermicelli in water and add milk to that.3. Dont boil the payasam after adding sugar to it.4. If you want raisins(dry grapes)u can add in the end by frying it in the ghee.