Semiya Payasam
Semiya Payasam is an Indian style pudding made with milk and vermicelli noodles scented with cardamoms and studded with raisins. My vegan version is dairy-free and just as delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 244kcal
- 1 cup vermicelli noodles (or sub angel hair pasta. Break into one-inch pieces.)
- 4 cups almond milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup chopped nuts (You can use a mix or any one of these-- pistachios, cashews, walnuts and almonds)
- ¼ cups golden raisins
- 2-3 drops pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoon avocado oil or any neutral oil
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil and add the broken vermicelli pieces. Roast over a medium flame, stirring frequently, until the pasta gets lightly golden-brown and is evenly toasted. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil and then add the cardamom, nuts and raisins. Roast them, stirring frequently, about three to four minutes or until the nuts are lightly golden.
Add the almond milk and then the roasted vermicelli.
Give everything a good stir, bring the mixture to a boil, and let it cook about five minutes.
Add the sugar and the vanilla extract and let the payasam cook another 10 minutes or until it thickens noticeably and the pasta is very tender.
Turn off the heat and serve the payasam warm or chilled. It is delicious either way.
Tip: The Kheer thickens as it stands, so thin it out, if needed, with some almond milk before serving.
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg