Semiya Payasam Instant Pot

5 from 14 votes

Vermicelli kheer is a delicious dessert typically prepared with milk, sugar and vermicelli strands. Easy and delicious Indian dessert.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegan

Allergen: Dairy free

Difficulty: Easy

Servings:

Calories: 438kcal

Before you begin, make sure that the lid and the sealing ring of the Instant Pot are completely clean and dry. They should have no residue on them.
To the inner pot of your Instant Pot, add all the ingredients one by one. Mix well.
1 cup vermicelli, 6 cup oat milk, 1 cup sugar, 2 green cardamom, ¼ teaspoon saffron strands, 2 tablespoon cashews, 1 tablespoon almonds, 1 tablespoon raisins
Stir and close the pot with the lid. Press the ‘Porridge’ button and set the time to 8 minutes. The pre-set time for porridge mode is 20 minutes. So you have to adjust it down to 8 minutes.
Check to ensure the pressure valve is in the ‘sealing’ position. Wait for the Instant Pot to build pressure. It should take around 10 minutes.
Once the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes, and then do a quick release. Open the lid carefully.
Your instant pot vermicelli kheer is ready! Stir well and serve hot, garnished with more nuts, rose petals, and saffron if desired.
The kheer will continue to thicken as it cools down. You might need to add more milk if it thickens more than your preference.

Before you start, clean the instant pot with warm water and soap, including the lid and sealing ring.

If you don't have a porridge setting on your instant pot, use the manual or pressure cook setting and adjust the time to 8 minutes.

If you use unroasted vermicelli, roast them over medium flame or use the instant pot saute mode to roast them to a golden brown hue.