Semiya Thirukannamadu

This is a milk dessert that we all like at my home . But we dont make it on auspcious occasions in our family. It simple, yummy and quick to make :) Ashu hates milk but loves it in thirukkanamadu form. If i tell him its " thikka" he ll immediately come running to me for it :)

Ingredients :

Semiya (Vermicelli)	1/2 Cup
Sugar ( Can reduce if you aren't sweet-toothed)	1 cup
Raisins	15
Cashews	5
Milk	2 cups (1/2 litre)
Yellow Food Colour (optional)	1 pinch
Ghee	1 tsp
Elaichi powder	¼ tsp

Method:

• Heat ghee in a pan and fry the raisins and cashews. Keep it aside. In the same pan, fry semiya until slightly brown and keep it aside.

                                                     

• Heat milk in the same pan. Keep the flame medium to avoid burnt bottom. When milk comes to boil, add semiya and mix well. Boil for around 5-8 mins until semiya is cooked. elaichi powder and food colour (if using).

                                  

•  Once semiya is cooked, simmer flame and add sugar and wait unti it dissolves. Add the fried nuts and serve warm or cold. :)

Notes:

1. Be careful while adding sugar , if the flame is not low, the milk will curdle.
2. You can also add rose water if you like but since the taste differs, I prefer not adding it .
3. The thirukkanamadu will thicken once cool, so switch off the flame once dissolves.