Receta Dates Vermicelli Kheer/Dates semiya payasam

by Shanthi Muthuvel

Written by: 7aumsuvai Yummy payasam/kheer with no sugar added. Prepared with dates,semiya/vermicelli and nuts.No sugar is added in this payasam Ingredients: Serves 4 to 5 3 to 4 cups - Milk (I have used 2 %)1/4 cup - Roasted semiya/vermicelli5 to 10 no's - Dates without seeds ( add as needed)2 tbsp - Nuts powder (almond +walnuts few)Pinch of cardamom powder6 to 8 no's - Cashew nuts6 to 8 no's - Raisins1 tsp - Ghee Preparation method: Heat a pan, add 2 cups of milk and bring it to boil. Add the semiya/vermicelli and continue to cook until they are soft and well cooked.Meanwhile, grind dates with milk to a fine paste. Now add this paste to the cooked vermicelli along with nuts powder, cardamom powder and remaining milk. Bring it to boil and cook for 5 more mins. Meanwhile, roast cashew nuts and raisins in ghee until they are golden brown in color. Add this to the prepared payasam/kheer and switch off the stove and serve hot or cold. Notes: If you find the sweetness is not enough, then grind more dates with milk and add it to the payasam. Cook for 2 more minutes.Nuts powder: I ground 3 to 4 almonds and 3 to 4 walnuts to a fine powder.