Vermicelli Kesari is made with Semiya. Unlike payasam, this Semiya Kesari is thick in consistency as a halwa. This sweet is quick to make for prasadam.
Course Desserts
Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Deepavali, Festival Meal
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
1cupVermicelli/ Semiya
1cupSugar
2tspGhee
1.5cupWater
1/4tspCardamom Powder
5nos Cashew Nuts
APinchKesari Colour
Instructions
In a pan, heat ghee and roast the cashew nuts. Remove and roast the semiya. Keep it aside.
In the same pan, take the water and bring it to boil. Add the Vermicelli and cook for 10 mins or till its soft.
Add the sugar, Kesari colour, cardamom powder and sim for 10 mins or till its cooked.
Finally, garnish it with cashew nuts.
Notes
Instead of cooking directly, you can pressure cook it with 1 cup of water too.
To get the silky texture, you can add the sugar first, then add the semiya. But this way, it takes a longer time to get cooked. So, in that case, add 1 cup of extra water and cook till its soft.