SEMIYA PAYASAM

Semiya Payasam is a popular dessert of South India especially Tamilnadu. Semiya Payasam is a delicious aromatic kheer. Vermicelli kheer or Semiya Payasam (dessert) is a traditional delicacy prepared with roasted vermicelli, milk and nuts (cashew, almond), prepared for all special events. A lovely Indian dessert which is easy and quick to prepare.

Payasam is a sweet South Indian recipe prepared in milk or coconut milk. The key ingredient utilized may be any of these - Rice, Wheat, Lentils, Vermicelli  and many others. Payasam is distinctive flavored with nuts and raisins.

Kheer or payasam is a traditional scrumptious joy for the whole milk products lover, the kheer is an easy to make food and tastes the ideal when it is served warm or chilled. This dessert should be made with accuracy and reliability, timing and patience as if you don't set things right, the regularity of the sweet would disproportion and also the flavor can be quite apparent.

Vermicelli is consumed in different regions of the world in variations like noodles, pasta. In Southeast Asia and China, rice vermicelli is very common and refers to noodles usually made from a paste of rice flour and water. Vermicelli refers to the size of the noodles rather than the ingredients. They are often eaten as part of a soup dish, stir-fry, or salad. Vermicelli is a popular instant food product. It falls under the category of extruded product.

Milk, quite simply, is a liquid that mammals can create in mammary glands to feed their young. cow’s milk is considered the best wholesome supplement. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clearly mentioned in its Dietary Guidelines to include milk and milk products to ensure a healthy, balanced diet. The health benefits of Milk can be achieved from drinking Milk directly or by consuming dairy products such as cheese, butter, curd, ghee, dairy whitener, ice cream, paneer, flavored Milk or Milk sweets. 

Cooking Tips:

• As Semiya Payasam is rich and has a creamy texture, Condensed milk is preferred to use.
• If the Payasam becomes very thick, add boiled Milk and mix before serving.
• Use two spatulas to fry the Semiya easily.

Healthy Tips:

• Vermicelli, gives several health benefits and it is good for people afflicted with high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
• Vermicelli is loaded with fiber and acts as scavenging agent to keep your colon clean and free from infections.
• Milk is an ideal source of nutrients such asVitamin A, B12, D, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Phosphorous,Selenium, Magnesium, Protein, Zinc and Riboflavin. 
• Nuts are packed with essential Nutrients. They are an abundant source of Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals and Dietary Fiber.
• Right from skin benefits to medicinal benefits, dry fruits and nuts give us every reason to include them in our diet.

Semiya Payasam is very easy to prepare, delicious and festive dessert. If you don’t have much time to spare in the kitchen and still want to grab the festive mood, you can go for this easy and delicious treat. Lip-smacking, creamy Vermicelli Kheer / Semiya Payasam, must try...