Easy Caramelized Semiya Payasam - Vermicelli Pudding -

If you are a caramel fan try this easy peasy caramelized semiya payasam this Vishu, Onam or just when you want to cook a quick dessert.

This payasam can be served hot or chilled.

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Ingredients

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To make caramelized semiya payasam, take a heavy bottomed deep pan melt one 1 tablespoon of ghee and roast vermicelli/semiya until golden brown. Keep it aside.
In the same pan add 3 tbsp sugar. Add 1.5 tbsp of water to this and caramelize. Once the sugar caramelizes and reaches an amber shade add 1/4 cup of hot water (be careful while adding it, it will splash).
Add milk and mix well. Bring it to a rolling boil.
Once the milk starts boiling add semiya and mix well. Bring it to boil and simmer till semiya cooks through.
Once the semiya is almost done, add the sugar and mix well.
Caramelize 2 tbsp sugar once the sugar caramelizes, add cashew nuts. Make sure the nuts are coated well with caramel. Transfer to a butter paper and let it cool completely. Use as topping as whole or crushed.

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You can use roasted vermicelli or skip the roasting of vermicelli.
Try not to burn the sugar while caramelizing, add water-milk as soon as sugar changes the colour to amber brown. Burnt sugar may spoil the taste.
You can skip the caramelized cashew and just add ghee roasted cashew and raisins.