Semiya payasam recipe | How to make semiya payasam (vermicelli payasam)

Semiya payasam recipe – Quick, easy and delicious Indian sweet dish made with vermicelli. Semiya payasam or vermicelli payasam is one of the easiest payasam varieties that can be prepared even by bachelors or newbies just under 20 minutes. Whether it is a festive occasion or a regular day, you can prepare it in no time to make your day special.

To make semiya payasam , vermicelli is cooked in milk.  Then flavored with green cardamom powder or saffron. Then sugar or jaggery is added for the sweetness. This dish can be prepared with any kind of vermicelli that is available in the market. You can even choose roasted vermicelli that is readily available in the stores.

Semiya is the name to vermicelli in telugu. Rice vermicelli, maida vermicelli, ragi or millet semiya and wheat flour semiya are some of the different kinds available in the market. I have used wheat flour vermicelli to make the payasam.

You can use jaggery instead of sugar.  But after adding jaggery the payasam should not be cooked further to prevent curdling.

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Semiya payasam recipe

For more semiya recipes, you can check
vermicelli upma
semiya kesari
vermicelli biryani

Preparation for semiya payasam recipe

1. Heat a heavy bottom pan with ghee.

2. Add cashew nuts and fry till lightly golden.

3. Next add raisins.

4. Saute till they turn plump.

5. Set these aside in a plate.

6. Add semiya to the same pan or pot.

7. Roast the semiya till slightly golden on a medium flame. Do not brown them. If using very thin semiya, after frying keep it aside in a plate. I did not set aside since i used thick bambino semiya.

How to make semiya payasam

8. Pour the milk to the pot. You can also dilute the milk and use. (2 cups milk & 1 cup water).

9. Bring the milk to a boil on a low to medium flame. If you have set aside the vermicelli add it now. If you like to add sago/ sabudana/ saggubiyam you can add it as well now. Stir and make sure there are no lumps.

10. Keep stirring and cook to prevent burning.

11. Cook till the vermicelli is fully cooked. Keep stirring to prevent burning.

12. Add sugar and cook on a low heat until the semiya payasam turns thick. This may take about 3 to 5 mins. If using jaggery, switch off the stove immediately after you add it to the semiya payasam. Cooking further will curdle.

13. Next add cardamom powder. Turn off the stove when it is of a thick pouring consistency.

14. Semiya payasam will thicken upon cooling.

Garnish with nuts and raisins. Serve semiya payasam warm or chilled.