Vermicelli Kheer|Semiya Payasam|சேமியா பாயசம்

Semiya payasam is one of the easiest sweets and a very common dish that can be made for any occasion. This delicious dish is made with roasted vermicelli, sugar and milk. It can be served hot or cold.

Vermicelli Kheer

Ingredients

• Vermicelli/Semiya - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Milk - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Cashews - 5-6
• Raisins - 10
• Cardamom powder - a pinch
• Ghee - 2 tbsp

Method

1. Heat ghee in a pan and fry cashews and raisins until light golden brown. Remove from the pan and keep aside.
2. In the same pan roast vermicelli in low-medium heat until golden. Keep aside.
3. Boil water in a sauce pan and add the roasted vermicelli. Cook until soft.
4. Add the milk and bring it to boil.
5. Add sugar and cardamom powder. Stir well. Cook until the sugar dissolves and switch off the stove.
6. Garnish with roasted cashews and raisins. Ready to serve.

Continue Reading >>

Vermicelli Upma|Semiya Upma|சேமியா உப்புமா

Vermicelli upma/Semiya upma is the popular South Indian breakfast item which can be done in minutes. This nutritious and healthy dish can be eaten for breakfast or dinner or as an evening snack.

Ingredients

• Vermicelli/Semiya - 1 cup
• Grated carrot - 1/2 cup
• Onion - 1, medium sized
• Green chillies - 1
• Water - 3 cups
• Salt - To taste
• Ghee - 2 tsp

     For the seasoning

• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Channa dal/Kadalai paruppu/கடலை பருப்பு - 1 tsp
• Urad dal/Ulundu/உளுந்து - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - Few

Method

1. Roast vermicelli with ghee in a pan and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
3. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add channa dal and urad dal. Fry till they turn light brown.
4. Add curry leaves and fry for few seconds.
5. Add chopped onions,green chillies and little salt. Saute till transparent.
6. Add grated carrot and mix well, cook for 3 minutes in medium heat. Sprinkle some water when required.
7. Add 3 cups of water and allow it to boil. Adjust salt to taste.
8. Simmer the stove and add roasted vermicelli little by little to avoid formation of lumps.
9. Keep stirring in low-medium heat until it reaches the consistency you desire.
10. Serve hot with chutney of your choice.

Tips

- You can also substitute chopped carrots and beans for grated carrot.

- You can sprinkle some ghee roasted dry fruits few seconds before turning off the stove.

Continue Reading >>