Heat ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the vermicelli, and sauté on a slow flame for 2 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour. Keep aside. Combine the milk and water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Add the roasted vermicelli, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside. Heat ghee in a small non-stick pan, add the cashew nuts, and sauté on medium flame for 1 minute. Add the raisins and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Pour this over the semiyan along with the cardamom powder and mix well.vermicelli semiya is ready.