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Semiya Payasam/ Vermicelli Kheer

Semiya Payasam or Vermicelli payasam is one of the most popular desserts made in any Indian household. It is called payasam in South or Kheer in the North but the basic ingredients and making are the same. You need just a handful of ingredients. Let’s see how to make this easy dessert in Instant pot and in Stovetop.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: How to make semiya payasam in Instant pot, semiya payasam, Vermicelli kheer
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 244.5kcal
Author: Lathiya

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Roasted Vermicelli/ Semiya
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Whole milk
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Cashews
  • Dried grapes few
  • 1 Tbsp Ghee

Instructions

Stovetop Method

  • In a deep pan or saucepan, add water.
  • When it starts to boil add roasted Vermicelli.
  • When it’s half cooked, add milk and let cook in medium flame till Vermicelli is cooked. Stir occasionally so the milk doesn’t burn.
  • After Vermicelli is cooked add sugar and let it cook for a few more minutes.
  • Take it off from flame. Heat another pan. Add ghee, when it starts to heat roast cashews and dry grapes till golden.
  • Add it to the payasam along with ghee. Give a nice stir.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Instant pot Method

  • Switch on the Instant pot. Press the saute button.
  • Add ghee and roast cashews and raisins. Remove to the plate.
  • Add water, then the milk, and roasted vermicelli.
  • Lastly, add sugar and give a nice stir.
  • Close the lid and press the porridge button and adjust the cook time for 8 minutes.
  • Once it is cooked let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open the lid and add the roasted cashews and raisins to the kheer.
  • If the kheer is too liquid, press the saute button and let it boil for 2 minutes.
  • Then switch off. Serve warm or cold.

Video

Notes

  • You can use plain Vermicelli too. But roast in ghee before adding to water.
  • To add more flavor, add crushed cardamom directly while adding roasted cashews and dry grapes.
  • This gets thick when cools down, so adjust water or milk accordingly.
  • If it gets thick add warm milk to get the desired consistency.
  • Adjust sugar as per your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 244.5kcal