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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Apple semiya payasam

My little girl would be content if I fed her only fruits all day - no rice, no rotis, no spicy curries. That, I think, would be an ideal day for her. However, I am the proverbial monster-mother who forces her to eat rice, sambar, veggies and rotis every single day. It is amazing to see how the nose that wrinkles up in disgust at the sight of rice will excitedly sniff out a perfectly ripe chikoo or papaya.
Today's dish incorporates fruit into payasam - a dessert that is usually made during festivals.

What you need:
Vermicelli/Semiya - 3/4 cup
Apple - 3/4 cup, peeled and cut into tiny pieces
Water - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup (adjust to taste)
Milk - 1.5 cups
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Cashews, raisins - a few, fried in ghee till golden brown

Take the chopped apple and water in a pan. Stew on low heat for 10-12 minutes until the apples are soft. Add the vermicelli and milk. Continue to cook on low heat until the vermicelli turns soft. Add sugar and stir till it dissolves completely. Remove from heat and add the fried cashews and raisins.

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14 comments:

The Pumpkin Farm said...

excellent 2 recipes with apple for me in a day...he he..the doctor will be definitely staying away :)

Srivalli said...

Apple in payasam is very interesting Jay..not to mention healthy..How nice to know that T loves fruits..:)..

Archana said...

Wow this is yummy. I as sure you daughter just fished out pieces of apple to eat. Mine will.

Vimitha Durai said...

Nice combo... Looks creamy n yum

Jayanthi said...

Never heard of Apples in payasam...must be real yum. Super Jayashree...looks delicious.

Chef Mireille said...

quick and easy recipe...good one!

Unknown said...

apple in payasam?? wow awesome innovative idea....luv it!

Harini R said...

We love the taste of apple in kheer too!

Aarthi said...

unique payasam..will try it someday

Rasi said...

like the addition of fruits esp apple in payasam.. i am sur fit must be more sweet.. mom hush daughter hush too :)

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Suma Gandlur said...

Looks delicious. Did you add the apples at end? I have noticed that milk curdles when apple is added.

Rajani S said...

Never tried fruit in a payasam. Nice!

Cool Lassi(e) said...

Lovely dessert!

www.mahaslovelyhome.com said...

wow.awesoem dessert..loved it...
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