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Shemiya Payasam
Shemiya Payasam

category: Sweets & Desserts

Andhra-style shemiya

(Vermicelli payasam)

Melt-in-the-mouth. Warm-your-heart.

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Ingredients

  • 20 ml RKG Ghee
  • 20 g Cashews
  • 20 g Raisins
  • 250 g Vermicelli
  • 1 Litre Full-cream milk
  • 150 g Sugar
  • 2 tsp Cardamom powder

Preparation

  • Roast the nuts: Heat ghee in a pan. Fry cashews till golden, set aside. Fry raisins in the same ghee till they puff, set aside.
  • Roast vermicelli: In the same pan, roast vermicelli till light golden and aromatic.
  • Boil the milk: In a separate pot, bring milk to a gentle boil. Add sugar and cardamom powder, stir well.
  • Cook the vermicelli: Add roasted vermicelli to the milk. Simmer till it softens and the mixture thickens.
  • Finish with nuts & raisins: Stir in fried cashews and raisins. Serve warm.