AFVOA Newletters of Year 2003

Page 49 of 170 Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj - a reformed sect of Hindus who are devoted to the Vedas for spiritual guidance and have discarded idol worship. We are giving two recipes, which are generally cooked during Vishu and Baisakhi. Please try them out and let us have your feedback – maybe you’ll volunteer to cook these for us during the next Meet – tentatively schedule for the 22 nd June. Payasam Ingredients Vermicelli -1 cup Cashewnuts – handful Raisins – handful Water – ¾ of a cup Sugar – a cup Saffron – a pinch Milk – a cup Cardamom - two or three pods Method of preparation Heat the ghee in a pan until it begins to smoke. Add the vermicelli and fry for a few minutes. In the meanwhile, boil the water. Add the vermicelli to the boiling water and cover it. Keep stirring occasionally. Once the vermicelli becomes soft, add the sugar and continue to stir. Put the saffron in the milk and dissolve it, add this milk to the vermicelli. Powder the cardamom and add it to the mixture. Then fry the cashewnuts and almonds in ghee and add these. Mix well and boil for about two minutes. Your payasam is ready and can be served hot or cold. A Prayer For Growing Old Lord. Thou knowest I am growing older. Keep me from becoming talkative and possessed from the idea that I must express myself on every subject.