in a Kadai or pan add ghee and fry cashews and raisins till gloden brown
Now to the same ghee add vermicelli and roast it till the colour changes
Now in heavy bottom pan add milk and once it starts boiling add roasted vermicelli
Now add Sugar and mix well
Cook till the vermicelli is soft and stir it in between to avoid burning
Now add Cardamom powder and mix and switch of the flame
Finally add the fried cashews and raisins ( i did not add raisins )
Serve it hot or chilled
Notes
Adjust the sweet according to your taste vermicelli turns thick later so add milk accordingly if your serving later You can also add few saffron strands to the payasam