Semiya Payasam(Vermicelli Kheer)

Semiya(Vermicelli)-1/2 cup
Sago-1tbsp(optional)
Milk-600ml 
Condensed milk/Sugar-1/2cup
Cardamom seeds-3(crushed)
Ghee-1tbsp
Cashew nuts-a handful
Raisins-a handful
Saffron-a pinch (optional) 

• Soak sago in 1/4 cup water for 10 minutes.

• Heat ghee in a pan.Fry cashewnuts and raisins.Keep it aside.

• In the same ghee add vermicelli and fry on medium flame until golden brown

• Now add milk ,sago and cardamom.Once the milk comes to a boil,lower the flame.Cook until the vermicelli gets soft and the milk thickens slightly.Add sugar /condensed milk.Cook few more minutes and switch off flame.

• Garnish with cashewnuts,raisins and saffron strands.

Serve hot or chilled.