Sevaiyan / Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)

INGREDIENTS

1. Sevaiyan (Vermicelli) -  100gms (Roasted/Plain)
2. Sugar – 200 gms
3. Milk – 1 ltr
4. Ghee – 2 tsp
5. Cashewnuts – 15
6. Raisins – 15
7. Elaichi powder – ½ tsp

PROCEDURE

1. Take a pan, add 2 tsp Ghee, roast Cashews, Raisins and keep aside
2. If Sevaiyan are not previously roasted, fry them in Ghee till golden brown
3. Take a heavy bottomed vessel, boil the milk on high heat.
4. Reduce the flame, add roasted Sevaiyan and let it simmer for 10 minutes on meduim heat
5. Add Sugar, Cardamom powder and let it cook for 5 more minutes
6. Switch off the gas and garnish the Payasam with Cashews and Raisins