Friday, 19 August 2011

Shevai/Shavige/ Vermicelli Payasa


Shavige Payasa (Dharwad kannada) or vermicelli payasa is a very quick and easy dessert that tastes really good too. This can be made when you have unexpected guests or as a last minute preparation for any meal.
Ingredients:
2 cups broken shevai, 1 cup sugar, dry fruits, 1/2 litre milk, 1 table spoon ghee,  1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder, few shreds or pinch of powdered saffron (kesar).
Process:
  • Roast Shevai/ Vermicelli till goden brown.
  • Add hot milk and saffron and cook for 5-10 minutes till shevai is soft.
  • Add sugar and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add cardamom powder and mix it well. (More milk can be used to get the desired consistency).
  • Heat ghee in a thick bottomed vessel.
  • Add cashew and badam and roast till brown add raisins and pour on the payasa
Tip: If you add cashew and badam later they will be crisp for a long time.
Typically Served With
Serve hot or cold as a  desert.

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