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Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Kheer (Instant Pot)

Vermicelli kheer is a delectable Indian dessert that is a perfect treat for any occasion. This Instant Pot recipe is dump-and-go, ready in just 20 minutes, and needs no monitoring, making it perfect for festivals and gatherings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Hindu, Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot in saute mode and add ½ cup water.
  • Once it is hot, add milk, roasted vermicelli, sugar, cardamom powder, saffron, chopped nuts, and raisins. Mix it well.
  • Close the lid and put the Instant Pot to Porridge mode for 8 minutes.
  • Do a natural release of pressure.
  • Open the lid and mix the vermicelli kheer well.
  • Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.

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Notes

Use roasted vermicelli for this recipe, as it saves time. Roasted whole wheat vermicelli is thin noodles that are easily available in Indian stores and online stores. If the thin vermicelli is not roasted, first roast it in one teaspoon of ghee until it is golden brown.
The first step is to set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add ½ cup water. Once the water is hot, cancel the Instant Pot saute mode and add the milk, vermicelli, and sugar. This is a common trick used when boiling milk on a stove top - add a small amount of water first and heat it so that the milk does not burn and stick to the bottom of the pot. This trick works perfectly with the inner steel pot of your Instant Pot, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 1mg