Shavige Payasam(Vermicelli Pudding)
April 30, 2013

Popular dessert in India made throughout the year especially on special and festive occasions.

Cuisine South Indian
Course Desserts
Serves 6
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 30  minutes
  • Cuisine South Indian
  • Course Desserts
  • Serves 6
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 30  minutes
Ingredients
vermicelli (seviyaan)
1   cup
milk
1   liter
crushed cashew nuts
2   tablespoon
raisins
2   tablespoon
pista or any other favorite dry fruit (optional)
1-2   tablespoon
cardamom powder (optional)
1   teaspoon
sugar as per taste
 
ghee or clarified butter
1   tablespoon
Instructions

1. Boil milk in a deep pan for 30mins on low flame by stirring occasionally so it thickens.

2. Fry vermicelli with little ghee, till it turns slightly brown.

3. Now fry dry fruits in little ghee and keep it aside.

4. Add vermicelli to milk and cook till it becomes soft followed by adding fried cashew nuts, raisins, pista, cardamom powder and sugar. Let the Kheer boil for 10-15 minutes and stir continuously.