A delicate blend of milk, vermicelli, ghee and sugar.

A mild flavoured easy to make sweet dish that is predominantly made during festivities and weddings. The right combination of sweetened milk and vermicelli, mildly flavoured with cardamom and dry fruits is a perfect end to a satisfying meal.

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

1. 1/2 cup Roasted Vermicelli
2. 2.5 cups boiled milk
3. 1 cup water
4. 1/2 cup sugar
5. Crushed cardamom a pinch
6. Cashewnuts and dry grapes – a fistful
7. Saffron threads – few (optional

Preparation Steps:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a pan and roast cashews & dry grapes. In the same ghee, roast the vermicelli slightly to enhance the taste
2. Boil 1 cup of water + 1 cup of milk in a wide bowl. When it comes to boil, add vermicelli. Let it cook in low to medium flame
3. After its well cooked, add sugar. Mix well and boil for few minutes till all the sugar dissolves
4. Add the remaining milk. Boil for few minutes
5. Lastly add cardamom powder, roasted cashews & dry grapes
6. Switch off the flame. This payasa will thicken once its cooled down. So adjust the quantity of milk accordingly