Vermicelli Payasam/Kheer

                                         

Ingredients

1 cup: Vermicelli

1 cup: Milk

1 cup: Sugar

A handful: Cashew nuts

A handful: Raisins

1 pinch: Saffron

2-3 pods: Cardamom

¾ cup: Water

 

Method

*Add the saffron in the milk and dissolve it

1.In a pan, heat the ghee and fry the vermicelli till light brown

2.In another utensil (try to use heavy bottomed) boil the water

Add the vermicelli to the boiling water and cover it. Keep stirring occasionally

Once the vermicelli becomes soft, add the sugar and continue to stir

3.Add Milk/Saffron mix to the vermicelli

4.Powder/crush the cardamom and add it to the mixture.

5.In the pan add ghee and fry the cashew nuts and almonds and add these to the vermicelli

6.Mix well and boil for about two minutes.

**Serve hot or refrigerate for an hour to serve cold!