{"title":"Periyar","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeriyar is a South Indian dessert label, and the pack we carry is built for one of the region's best-loved sweets. Semiya payasam, called vermicelli kheer further north, is thin wheat vermicelli roasted in ghee and simmered in milk with sugar and cardamom until it turns creamy and fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Periyar mix lives in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kheer-and-payasam-mix\"\u003ekheer and payasam mix\u003c\/a\u003e collection, under the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dessert-mixes\"\u003edessert mixes\u003c\/a\u003e shelf. It brings the roasted vermicelli and the flavouring together, so the slow work of browning the semiya evenly and getting the sweetness right has been done before you open it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Kerala and Tamil Nadu payasam closes the meal at Onam and Vishu sadya, on birthdays, at temple festivals and whenever guests are expected. Bring full-fat milk to the boil, stir in the mix and simmer gently, stirring often so it does not catch, until the vermicelli is soft and the milk has thickened. Fry a handful of cashews and raisins in ghee and pour them over the top just before serving. Payasam can be eaten warm in a bowl, as it is at a sadya, or chilled until it sets a little thicker. Adding a pinch of saffron or a spoonful of condensed milk makes it richer for a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePayasam thickens as it cools, so loosen leftovers with a splash of warm milk before serving again, and keep them in the fridge for no more than a day or two. To make it from scratch, see our vermicelli and semiya range, and compare other puddings in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laziza\"\u003eLaziza\u003c\/a\u003e kheer mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"periyar-instant-semiya-payasam-mix-200g","title":"Periyar Instant Semiya Payasam Mix 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeriyar Instant Semiya Payasam Mix is a ready blend for Kerala's favourite festive pudding, made by Parayil Exports in Kottayam. The box holds roasted semiya (vermicelli) already measured with sugar, cashew nuts, raisins, cardamom and a touch of vanilla, so the only thing you add is milk. It is the payasam served at Onam sadya, at temple festivals and on Diwali morning across South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring one litre of milk to the boil in a heavy pan. Tip in the entire pack, lower the heat and simmer for about fifteen minutes, stirring often so the vermicelli does not catch on the base. The payasam thickens as it cools, so take it off the heat while it still pours. Serve warm in small cups, or chill it for a creamier set. A spoonful of ghee-fried cashews on top makes it ready for a Navratri or Diwali table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted semiya with cashew nuts and raisins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes payasam with one litre of milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains cashew nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 200g box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a classic mix? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babas-payasam-mix-300g\"\u003eBaba's Payasam Mix 300g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kheer-and-payasam-mix\"\u003ekheer and payasam mixes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Periyar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242190946643,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/periyar-instant-semiya-payasam-mix-200g-front.png?v=1791369773"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/collections\/brand-periyar.png?v=1790851588","url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/periyar.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}