Semiya Payasam

Ingredients

• 1 cupful whole grained vermicelli


• 1.5 cups thick 1st pressed coconut milk


• 1.5 cups thin 2nd pressed coconut milk


• 5 tbsp jaggery


• 3 tbsp raisins


• 3 tbsp broken cashew nuts


• 2 pinches powdered cardamom



Method

In a heated pan roast the vermicelli at a low flame for about 2 - 3 minutes. No oil should be used for this. In a separate saucepan, heat the thinner coconut milk to a boil. When it begins to boil switch off the flame. Add the vermicelli and cover to keep the heat so that the vermicelli can soften in the milk. After 5 minutes add all the other ingredients, stir well and taste. Add more jaggery or cardamom if needed. Refrigerate till served.