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Vermicelli Kheer or Semiya Payasam is the basic and easy simple kheer prepared with Vermicelli, Milk, and Sugar.

We wish you all a very happy and prosperous Tamil New Year. To give a brief context about Tamil New Year to all readers who are not aware of the festival. It is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil year. It falls in mid-April by Tamils in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in India, Sri Lankan Tamils, Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka, and by Tamils in Malaysia, Singapore, Réunion, and Mauritius. The festive occasion is in keeping with the Hindu solar calendar. (Source wiki)

It is the first day of chithirai (Tamil Month) month. Tamil New Year and Malayalam New Year (Vishu) are celebrated almost around the same time. The common thing about both the festivals is food plays an important role. Vegetarian food takes priority. This is our first new year after starting the blog hence we are starting with a sweet recipe indeed. Yes, Semiya Payasam/Vermicelli Kheer !! However, Mango Pachadi is the principal dish during this festival.

How to prepare Vermicelli Kheer

1) In a Kadai/Pan add in Ghee and let it heats up fry the Cashew nuts until golden brown and set aside. In the same pan fry the raisins it will plump up then remove it from the pan and set it aside. In the Same pan fry the vermicelli also and set it aside.

Step 1 - Vermicelli Kheer|Semiya payasam

2) In the same Kadai add in water and bring it to boil then add in the fried vermicelli and cook till it becomes soft it might take around 5 mins. Next add in sugar and boil for another 2 mins.

Step 2 - Vermicelli Kheer|Semiya payasam

3) Now add in the Milk, Condensed Milk, Cardamom Powder and cook for another 2-3 mins .Add in the Roasted Cashew nuts and Raisins and switch off the flame.

Step 3 - Vermicelli Kheer|Semiya payasam

Tips

You can also skip condensed milk if you don’t prefer.
If skipping condensed milk add 2 cups of sugar

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Vermicelli Kheer | Semiya Payasam

Vermicelli Kheer or Semiya Payasam is the basic and easy simple kheer prepared with Vermicelli , Milk and Sugar.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories:

Author: sharmila kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

1 cup Vermicelli/Semiya
2 cup Water
2 cup Boiled and Cooled Milk
1 cup Sugar
½ cup Condensed Milk
2 tbsp Ghee
½ tsp Cardamom Powder
Cashew nuts and Raisins to garnish

Instructions

In a Kadai/Pan add in Ghee and let it heats up fry the Cashew nuts until golden brown and set aside. In the same pan fry the raisins it will plump up then remove it from the pan and set it aside. In the Same pan fry the vermicelli also and set it aside.
In the same Kadai add in water and bring it to boil then add in the fried vermicelli and cook till it becomes soft it might take around 5 mins. Next add in sugar and boil for another 2 mins.
Now add in the Milk, Condensed Milk, Cardamom Powder and cook for another 2-3 mins .Add in the Roasted Cashew nuts and Raisins and switch off the flame.

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Notes

You can also skip condensed milk if you don’t prefer.
If skipping condensed milk add 2 cups of sugar

Keyword Semiya Payasam, Vermicelli Kheer

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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.