Semiya payasam
A sweet, creamy vermicelli pudding scented with cardamom, with golden cashews and raisins.
- Time30 minutes
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.38 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the ghee in a pan and fry the cashews and raisins for 1 minute until the cashews are golden and the raisins puff up. Set aside.
- 2
Add the rest of the ghee and fry the vermicelli for 3 minutes, stirring, until golden brown.
3 min - 3
Pour in the water and cook for 5 minutes until the vermicelli is soft.
5 min - 4
Add the milk and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until slightly thickened.
10 min - 5
Stir in the sugar and cardamom and cook for 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
3 min - 6
Mix in the cashews and raisins and serve warm or chilled.
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