Semiya payasam/Semolina Kheer

Ingredients:

• Semolina/Semiya - 1/2 cup
• Milk - 3 1/2 cups(Preferably whole milk)
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 1/4 cup or according to taste
• Cardamon powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cashewnuts - 5 to 6
• Raisins - 1 tsp
• Ghee - 2 tsp
• Vanilla Extract - 1/4 tsp (optional)

Method:

1. Heat the pan and add ghee. Fry cahewnuts and raisins till golden brown.
2. In the same ghee, fry semolina till golden brown.
3. Add the milk, water and allow it to boil. Stir often to ensure that it doesn't burn at the bottom.
4. Add the semolina and allow it to cook. Add the sugar and stir well.
5. Add cardamon powder, vanilla extract and mix.
6. Garnish with cashewnuts and raisins.
7. Serve hot or cold.