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PAYASAM - TAPIOCA

1 c. vermicelli                         1 c. tapioca
2 Tbsp. melted butter                   2 c. sugar
20 raisins                              2 c. milk
20 cashews                              2 drops rose essence
4 c. water                              1 tsp. minced cardamom

Saute vermicelli in 1 Tbsp. butter lightly over low heat for 3 min., and keep aside. Saute raisins, cashews in 1 Tbsp. butter until golden brown. Boil 4 c. water in a medium size saucepan. Add 1 c. tapioca and keep stirring. As soon as tapioca becomes soft, add sauteed vermicelli. Let whole mixture boil. When vermicelli becomes soft, add sugar, raisins and cashews. After 5 minutes. remove from stove and add 2 cups of boiled milk, rose essence and cardamom. Serve hot. 10 servings.



Raj Kumar Rajendran 2009-11-14