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Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli pudding) is an Indian dessert and is similar to rice pudding. Below is the recipe for making the dessert.

Ingredients needed:

• 1 cup of Vermicelli
• 2 teaspons of Ghee or unsalted butter
• Handful of Cashew Nuts
• Handful of Raisins
• 2-3 pods of Cardamom
• A pinch of Saffron
• 1 cup of Sugar
• 1 cup of Milk
• 3/4 cup of Water

The process:

1. Heat the ghee or unsalted butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat
2. Add the vermicelli and fry until it’s golden brown, stirring constantly
3. In the meanwhile, boil the water
4. Add the vermicelli to the boiling water and cover it. Stir it occasionally.
5. Once vermicelli becomes soft, add the sugar and continue to stir.
6. Add the saffron to the milk and stir it until it dissolves
7. Add the mix of saffron and milk to the vermicelli.
8. Crush the cardsmom to a powder and add it to the mixture.
9. Fry the cashewnuts and raisins in the ghee or unsalted butter and add these to the mixture.
10. Mix all of it well and boil them for about two minutes.
11. Your Semiya Payasam is now ready to be served hot or cold.

Note: 3/4 cup of Milk can be used in place of the 3/4 cup of water to cook the Vermicelli.

Enjoy!