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semiya fruit salad

Easy Semiya Fruit Salad

A refreshing, creamy, and easy-to-make Semiya Fruit Salad packed with milk, vermicelli, sabja seeds, and fresh fruits. This chilled dessert is a perfect cooling treat to beat the summer heat or enjoy during special occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert / Drinks / Beverages
Cuisine: Kerala / Indian / Malabar

Ingredients
  

  • ​Semiya Vermicelli: ½ cup
  • ​Milk: 2 cups boiled
  • ​Sugar: As needed or Condensed Milk / Milk powder
  • ​Sabja Seeds Basil Seeds: 1 tsp (soaked in water)
  • ​Assorted Fruits: As needed finely chopped apples, grapes, pomegranate, etc.
  • ​Ghee: 1 tsp for roasting semiya
  • ​Cashews & Raisins: A few optional
  • ​Rose Milk Essence / Vanilla Essence: A few drops for flavor

Equipment

  • ​Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • ​Knife & Chopping Board
  • ​Measuring Cups & Spoons

Method
 

  1. Roast the Semiya: Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a pan, add the semiya, and roast until it turns golden brown.
  2. ​Boil the Milk: In a separate pan, boil the milk along with the required amount of sugar.
  3. ​Cook the Semiya: Add the roasted semiya into the boiling milk and cook until soft. Once done, turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
  4. ​Prepare Sabja Seeds: Soak the sabja seeds in a small amount of water until they expand.
  5. ​Chop the Fruits: Finely chop your favorite fresh fruits like apples, grapes, and pomegranates.
  6. ​Mix Everything: Once the cooked semiya and milk mixture has cooled completely, add the soaked sabja seeds and chopped fruits. Mix well. You can also add a few drops of rose or vanilla essence for extra flavor.
  7. ​Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for a while to chill thoroughly before serving. Enjoy it cold!

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Notes

Ensure the cooked semiya and milk mixture is completely cooled before adding the fresh fruits.
​This salad tastes best when served well-chilled from the refrigerator.
​Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or condensed milk according to your preference.