Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Fry Dry Fruits

   Add 2 tablespoons of ghee to a pan. Once hot, add dry fruits like cashews and raisins. Fry them until they turn golden brown, then remove them from the pan and set aside.

2. 2.Roast Semiya

   In the same pan with the remaining ghee, add 1 cup of semiya (vermicelli). Roast the semiya on medium heat, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown.

3. 3.Cook Semiya with Milk and Water

   Once the semiya is roasted, add 3 cups of hot boiled milk and 1 cup of hot water to the pan. Stir well and let it simmer until the semiya is cooked through and the mixture thickens.

4. 4.Add Sugar and Flavorings

   After the semiya is cooked, add ½ cup of sugar to the payasam. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Then, add the fried dry fruits and a pinch of cardamom powder.

5. 5.Adjust Consistency and Serve

   To maintain a creamy consistency, add 1 cup of milk to the payasam and stir well. Cook for another minute or two until heated through. Serve the creamy and delicious payasam warm.