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Semiya Payasam
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Semiya Payasam

🇮🇳 Indian

Slow-reduced milk, softened sweetness and cardamom — the celebration bowl that ends every good Indian meal. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 30 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Milk1 litre
  • Sugar1 cup
  • Vermicelli1.5 cups, prepared
  • Golden Raisins2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Almonds2 tbsp, slivered
  • Green Cardamom3, crushed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring the milk to a gentle boil and reduce it for 10 minutes, stirring so it never catches.

  2. 2

    Add the vermicelli and cook until soft and the milk thickens around it.

  3. 3

    Sweeten with sugar, then finish with cardamom and saffron if using.

  4. 4

    Garnish with almonds and raisins; serve warm or chilled — both are correct.

Chef's tip

Mithai rewards low heat and clean pans; rush nothing.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Semiya Payasam / Payasam Recipe in Tamil / How to make Payasam in Tamil · on YouTube