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Semiya Payasam | Vermicelli Kheer

August 29, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 34 Comments

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Rich Semiya Paal payasam is prepared with milk and evaporated milk. Roasted semiya cooked in two milk base makes kheer very tasty. It can be prepared within 20 minutes. Great make ahead dessert for party.

Its festival season and today we had “Avani Avittam”. Men in the family change their Holy white thread. It’s one of my favorite festivals because once in a blue moon (well actually full moon day they chant slogam and perform some rituals). 

Usually for festival women performs pooja, cook and do all the work. This time men in family do this and stil cooking part is with women. 😂

This year “Avani Avittam” is very special for us. We wanted to put ” Kalla Poonal” (ponnal worn before Uppanayianum is called so) for Vishvak.  Jagadish took in charge of dressing him up, it took him few minutes (more than that:-)) to tie pattu veshti for him.

Previously we have dressed him will Velcro veshti, but his the first time trying traditional one. I can imagine how easy it would have been for jagadish to make Vishvak cooperate. After little cheats hubby put him punnal but it didn’t last for more than 10 minutes:-) Toughest thing was to click pictures, with vishvak running around.

I was running behind him and cooked a simple lunch. Vendaka (ladies finger) Moor Kuzhambu, potato fry (without onion), rasam, Semiya payasam, Vadai (without onion), Appam.

Semiya payasam is one of my favorite payasam since childhood days. Those days taste made my like it, now a days after I started cooking, I like the way it can be cooked quick. Infact it’s a perfect bachelor or spinster recipe. No fancy ingredients. Condensed milk gives a extra flavour to this payasam. 

 While tasting payasam I thought why didnt I post one of my favorite payasam yet. I searched in my draft, had Semiya Paysam. Now it has decided to fly from my draft.

Check out other payasam recipes in TMF,

  • Arisi Thengai Payasam
  • Carrot Almond Paysam
  • Rice Kheer (Paal Payasam)
  • Macaroni Payasam
  • Badam kheer
  • Paruppu Payasam

Semiya Payasam | Vermicelli Kheer

Easy Semiya Paal payasam is prepared with milk and evaporated milk. Roasted semiya cooked in rich milk base makes it very tasty. It can be prepared within 20 minutes. Great make ahead dessert for party.
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Course: Payasam
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Roasted Semiya/Vermicelli - 1/3 cup
  • Milk - 2 cups
  • Evaporated milk - 1 can
  • 3/4 cup Sugar adjust according to your sweetness
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
  • Butter/ Ghee- 1/2 tbsp
  • Cashew - few 20 grams
  • Salt - a pinch

Instructions

  • Add ghee/ butter to the heavy bottomed  pan
  • Once the ghee melts and pan gets hot add cashew
  • Cook till the cashew turns golden brown
  • In the same pan add roasted vermicelli and do a quick sauté
  • Add 2 cups of milk
  • Add cardamom powder and salt
  • Cook for 10 minutes or till Semiya is well cooked 
  • Stir the Payasam  once in a while to avoid Semiya from sticking to the pan
  • Add evaporated milk continue cooking for 3-4 minutes; sauté well once in a while
  • Add sugar and stir well; cook in low flame for 2 mins
     
  • Add roasted cashew; mix well and switch off

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Notes

  1. If you don’t have evaporated milk, condensed milk can be used instead. Use 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup (according to your taste). Adjust the sugar accordingly
  2. Condensed milk payasam tends to thicken overtime. Adjust the milk quantity accordingly
  3. Vermicelli can be cooked in water and add milk after that
  4. Raisins, almonds etc. can be used for extra flavor and taste
  5.  Can add saffron for extra flavour
  6. Avoid closing the payasam with a lid while cooking. It might make the payasam watery
  7.  If you don't have time to stir take a pressure cooker add vermicelli and ghee cook for a minute; add 2 cups of milk and cover the lid. Cook till the steam comes.Once when pressure releases naturally add remaining milk and condensed milk and salt, cook for 3-5 minutes, switch off. Add sugar
  8. Payasam can be made without condensed and evaporated milk. Boil little extra milk for longer time and reduce it for Paal payasam texture 
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Ingredients:

Roasted  Semiya/Vermicelli – 1/3 cup

Milk – 2 cups

Evaporated milk – 1 can

Sugar –  3/4 cup (adjust according to your sweetness)

Cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp

Butter/ Ghee-  1/2 tbsp

Cashew – few (20 grams)

Salt – a pinch

How to Semiya Paal payasam using evaporated milk with step by step pictures:

  • Add ghee/ butter to the heavy bottomed  pan

  • Once the ghee melts and pan gets hot add cashew

  • Cook till the cashew turns golden brown

  • In the same pan add roasted vermicelli and do a quick sauté

  • Add 2 cups of milk

  • Add cardamom powder and salt
  • Cook for 10 minutes or till Semiya is well cooked

  •  Stir the Payasam  once in a while to avoid Semiya from sticking to the pan
  • Add evaporated milk


  • Continue  cooking for 4 – 5 minutes; sauté well once in a while

  • Add sugar and stir well

  • Cook in low flame for 2 mins

  • Add roasted cashew, mix well and switch off



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  1. Aruna says

    August 30, 2015 at 00:05

    I was smiling as I read your description, Vidhya….. 🙂 When my brother was very small, my parents used to give him the biscuit dabba when we sat for long poojas like Varalakshmi or Vinayak Chaviti Vratam. He would faithfully offer us a biscuit each in the middle of the ppoja (which we took and then kept aside :-))

    Semiya payasam is always welcome!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:27

      Biscuit dhabba s awesome idea, thanks for teaching me a new way Aruna:-)

      Reply
  2. madhavicyberkitchen says

    August 30, 2015 at 00:25

    Delicious payasam & perfect for the festival season .

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:27

      Thanku Madhavi:-)

      Reply
  3. Bilna says

    August 30, 2015 at 00:59

    Ah the kids and the Tantrums especially on the special festive occasions. I-pad trick is what works for me too for most of the time when we want him to sit somewhere for a little time. But that does not work for that long either. Sigh!!

    Made a Palada Payasam for my boy on our Onam day and he loved it. he loves all kinds of Payasams. This one looks yummy too as always 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:28

      Yes Bilna way ever v try its for a short span.. My son also have swweet tooth..palada prradaman its yum

      Reply
  4. veena says

    August 30, 2015 at 03:58

    so yummy all time favourite kheer

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:29

      Thanku Veena,:-)

      Reply
  5. Vajeea says

    August 30, 2015 at 05:32

    It looks really yummy! I love vermicelli! In Pakistan we call it siwayyan. I made it last week and am still thinking whether to post it in my blog or not. I forgot to take pictures of the various steps 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:23

      Siwayyan is new to me thanks for introducing it:-) hope to C ur version soon

      Reply
  6. Suzanne says

    August 30, 2015 at 09:26

    Hope you enjoy all the festivities and this dish sounds absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:29

      Thanku Suzane:-)

      Reply
  7. Naina says

    August 30, 2015 at 14:09

    Looks delicious Vidya 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:29

      Thanku Naina:-)

      Reply
  8. chcooks says

    August 31, 2015 at 03:51

    Nice Vidya 🙂 I love Semiya Payasam too 🙂 hahaha it must have been a sight to see the little one in veshti 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:30

      Thanku dear,:-) oh ya

      Reply
  9. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    August 31, 2015 at 03:55

    This semiya payasam looks absolutely divine. Loved it.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:30

      Thanku Anu:-)

      Reply
  10. Spiceindiaonline says

    August 31, 2015 at 07:43

    Simple, quick delicious payasam… will be ready in a jiffy for any occasion. Looks rich… that condensed milk does add a silky creamy finish!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:22

      Thanku Mullai:-)

      Reply
  11. kushi says

    August 31, 2015 at 13:33

    We prepared it this weekend 🙂 Love your version very much dear. Like the addition of salt and condensed milk. Its YUMMY!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:30

      Thanku Kushi:-)

      Reply
  12. Rose says

    August 31, 2015 at 19:11

    I love all payasams, but semiya payasam is my most favorite. Looks delish! 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:30

      Thanku Rose:-)

      Reply
  13. Cailee says

    August 31, 2015 at 20:53

    WOW! This looks amazing! What a great recipe! I love love LOVE soup! So perf as the weather begins to transition! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:31

      Thanku Cailee:-)

      Reply
  14. Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says

    September 1, 2015 at 15:24

    Yumm! Love payasam.. and this looks delish.. 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 1, 2015 at 16:21

      Thamku AArpita

      Reply
  15. gayathri says

    September 3, 2015 at 03:21

    yummy Payasam. Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 3, 2015 at 15:14

      Thanku Gayathri:-)

      Reply
  16. chitrajagdish says

    September 10, 2015 at 15:58

    semyia payasam-who says no to this… looks soo delishhhh V and love the addition of condensed milk -never tried before…. yummm…

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 16, 2015 at 17:08

      Thanku Chitra:-)

      Reply
  17. Sundari says

    September 11, 2015 at 10:03

    yummy payasam dear!! all time fav!!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      September 13, 2015 at 17:27

      Thanku Sundari:-)

      Reply

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