Shavige (vermicelli) Payasa/Porridge

Shavige/Sevai payasa/pordrige is an all time favourite dessert for the kids. They will enjoy the combination of milk, sugar and dry fruits in this dessert. 

You need:

1. Shavige/Vermicelli - 100 g 
2. Milk - 1 ltr
3. Sugar - 150 g
4. Elachi/Cardamom powder - 2 pinches
5. Cashew nuts - 2 tbsp
6. Dry grapes/Raisins - 2 tbsp
7. Ghee

All you need to do is:

1. Roast the plain and dry vermicelli for 5 minutes. Keep it aside.
2. Take some water in a vessel, add the vermicelli and wait for it to cook.
3. Now add milk and sugar, and keep stirring for 10-15 minutes. Add cardamom powder and put the stove off once the milk is boiled.
4. Fry the cut cashew nuts in a small container with 2 tsp ghee. After the cashew nuts start turning brownish, add raisins, allow them to bloat and put the stove off.
5. Add the fried nuts and raisins to the porridge. Serve. 

Tips:

1. The quantity of milk and water can be decided by you depending on how thick you want the porridge to be. 
2. If the porridge becomes too thick after sometime, you can add extra milk or water and boil it before serving.