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Semiya kesari recipe | How to make semiya kesari

By swasthi , on July 6, 2019, 17 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Semiya kesari recipe – made without using food color. Semiya kesari is a variation to the Semiya payasam, made with an addition of kesar/saffron. But made without using milk. Semiya is a south Indian term to vermicelli and kesari is a sweet dish made with semolina, ghee, sugar and saffron color.

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Vermicelli is one of those most common ingredients used in Indian homes to make kesari, semiya upma and kheer.

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There are some sweets which I rarely make at home, considering the amount of unhealthy refined sugar that goes towards making them. This semiya kesari is one of them.

I choose to make this as a last minute option since it can be made quickly within 15 minutes & tastes good.

I made this recently when I had a friend home, didn’t wanted to make anything elaborate so just ended up making this semiya kesari and onion pakoda along with masala chai.

Thought of sharing it here for the upcoming festive season, dasara and diwali since it can be offered as naivedyam to Gods.

I made this colorful semiya kesari without using any food colors, just by adding a pinch of saffron. You may also like to check this rava kesari recipe.

How to make semiya kesari recipe

1. Bring water to a boil in a separate pot or microwave.

2. While the water boils, add ghee to a pan and fry the nuts. When they turn lightly golden, add raisins and stir till they swell up. Transfer them to a plate.

frying raisins cashews in ghee for semiya kesari recipe

3. Add semiya and fry till lightly golden. Do not discolor or burn them.

frying vermicelli in ghee to make semiya kesari recipe

4. Pour the hot water to the semiya. Add saffron and cardamom powder. You can add cardamom powder with sugar too. Bring the water to a boil on high flame. When it begins to boil, reduce the flame to medium and cook till fully done.

adding hot water to make semiya kesari recipe

5. Add sugar and stir. Sugar melts and releases moisture. Let it cook till all the moisture evaporates. Do not overcook, semiya kesari becomes rubbery and sticky.

Add sugar and stir
semiya kesari
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For more simple sweet recipes, check
sagubiyyam payasam
chakkara pongal
millet sweet pongal
channa dal payasam

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South Indian semiya kesari recipe

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semiya kesari

Semiya kesari

Vermicelli or Semiya kesari recipe is a south Indian dessert made with vermicelli, sugar, ghee, saffron, nuts and raisins.
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

Ingredients to make semiya kesari

  • 1 cup semiya or vermicelli
  • ½ to ¾ cup Sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 Pinch saffron or kesari color
  • 1 ½ cups water (refer notes)
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 10 cashews split or as desired
  • 10 raisins or as desired
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Instructions

Preparation for semiya kesari

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot on stove or microwave.
  • Heat a heavy bottom pot or pan with ghee.
  • Next add cashew nuts and fry them till light golden.
  • Then add raisins and fry until they swell up. Remove these to a plate.
  • Add semiya to the pan and roast them lightly on a medium flame.
  • Do not let them brown. If using roasted semiya skip this step of roasting.

How to make semiya kesari

  • Pour hot water to the pan and increase the flame till the water begins to boil rapidly.
  • Next add saffron and cardamom powder.
  • Reduce the flame to medium and cook till the semiya is fully cooked.
  • If needed you can sprinkle some water if the semiya is under cooked.
  • Add sugar and stir gently. Sugar begins to melt and release moisture.
  • Cook till all the moisture evaporates and comes to a semi dry consistency.
  • Garnish semiya kesari with nuts and raisins. If desired can add a tsp of ghee.
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Notes

The quantity of water to use depends on the kind of semiya. The proportions mentioned above work best for bambino and other thick variety semiya. If you are using thinner variety, then reduce the water to ¾ cup. If the water is not sufficient to cook, you can sprinkle some more water and cook further.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Semiya kesari
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 145mg6%
Potassium 69mg2%
Carbohydrates 99g33%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Varun says

    December 7, 2020

    No Milk?

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    • swasthi says

      December 7, 2020

      Yes no water. If you want use half water and half milk

      Reply
  3. Praveena says

    May 23, 2020

    5 stars
    came out well mam..

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    • swasthi says

      May 26, 2020

      Thank you

      Reply
  4. Margaret Ortigo says

    January 3, 2020

    I had this yesterday at an Indian restaurant and it was wonderful. Very glad to have found this recipe for it,

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    • swasthi says

      January 5, 2020

      Hi Margaret Ortigo,
      Hope you enjoy it. Thank you!!

      Reply
  5. Roshni says

    April 19, 2018

    4 stars
    Super easy and tasty!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 20, 2018

      Welcome Roshni

      Reply
  6. ancy gimmy says

    October 20, 2015

    semiya keseri looks really mouthwatering .

    Reply
  7. nagendra says

    May 25, 2015

    i love semiya

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  9. priya says

    November 29, 2014

    4 stars
    Very nice looking,I also do n the same way but don’t know y taste never comes up

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 29, 2014

      Try using full fat milk priya.

      Reply
  10. Nikhitha says

    September 23, 2014

    4 stars
    Simply and super…!

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    • swasthi says

      September 23, 2014

      Thanks Nikhitha
      🙂

      Reply
  11. Vimitha says

    September 19, 2014

    I love this anytime… yummmm

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  12. Roshni says

    July 12, 2012

    like it!! I also made semiya kesari once..

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  13. PT says

    July 11, 2012

    very innovative semiya.. liked it..

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