Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)

Ingredients:

Semiya (Vermicelli) - 1/3 cup

Milk - 1 1/4 cup

Sugar - 5 tbsp

Elachi powder - one large pinch

Cashews - 8-10

Raisins - 6-7

Ghee - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Take a pan, heat 1/2 tbsp ghee, add cashews and raisins one after one and fry them until they turn to golden brown.
2. In the same pan, add remaining ghee and roast vermicelli until they slightly alter their color.
3. Take a wide cooking vessel, add milk and heat it. When milk starts boiling add vermicelli and cook until it turns soft.
4. When the vermicelli is almost done, add sugar, elachi powder and stir well. Finally garnish with roasted cashews, raisins and serve hot.

TIP: Adjust the sugar level according to your taste.