Semia Payasam / Vermicelli Payasam / Kheer

Things you will need:

Semia/Wheat Vermicelli- 1/2 cup;roasted
Whole milk - 2.5 litres/10 cups
Sugar - 3 cups
Ghee /Clarified butter - 2 tbsp
Cashew Nuts- 2 tbsp; chopped
Golden Raisins - 2 tbsp
Cardamom - 1/2 tsp ; powdered

Preparation Method:

Heat the milk and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat and add the roasted vermicelli and cook on a low flame till the vermicelli is cooked.This will take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Heat ghee in another pan
Fry cashew nuts and raisins until they turn light golden color.
Now add the sugar, nuts and raisins to the cooked Vermicelli.
Let it simmer for a few minutes on low flame. This step will condense the milk.
Do a taste test add more sugar if needed.
Stir in the cardamom powder and remove from heat.
Serve hot or cold on any festive occasion.