Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Payasam / Indian Dessert

Hi, I love sweets do you? I know this is not about sweet I meant sweet dishes. I love to make payasam at all family occasions.My family loves it. Today I am sharing an awesome Indian dessert. Semiya payasam In an easy way I didnt used any condensed milk.It is ready tasty recipe.It is a. part of our traditional Ona sadya.(Kerala).
Lets cook??Follow my simple steps can make yummy payasam..Hope u will enjoy!!

Ingredients:

1. Semiya/ Vermicelli     -1 cup 
2. Sugar                     -1cup 
3. Milk                             -1 cup
4. Ghee                     -3 tsp
5. Cashew nuts             -6
6. Raisins(optional)     -12
7. Cardamom             -3
8. Salt                              -a pinch
9. Water                      -2 cups

Method:

1. Heat a pan, add ghee and fry cashews into golden yellow in colour. If using raisins, fry them and Keep aside. In the same pan.
2. Roast vermicelli in Medium-low flame with constant stirring.
3. The vermicelli should turn golden. Set aside. 
4. Bring water to boil in a large bowl Add the roasted vermicelli. Cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
5. Add sugar. Powder the cardomom and add to it. 
6. The cooked vermicelli turns transparent at this time. Boil for 2 minutes. Add the milk.
7. Add milk and bring to boil. Boil for a minute, add a small pinch of salt and switch off the stove. As it cools down, it gets thicker. 
8. Garnish with fried cashews and raisins.