Rava Kesari Recipe

South Indian Famous Dish

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings3
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityVegetarian
Interest Group,

Ingredients

 Semolina1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 5 pistas slivered
 Slivered almonds5
 Raisins12
 Cardamom powder1/4 Teaspoon
 2 pinches saffron, soaked in 1 tbsp. warm milk
 Ghee3 Tablespoon

Directions

Heat ghee in a large heavy pan, add rava.

Stir and roast on low for 7-8 minutes or till aroma exudes.

Side by side, put water to boil, add sugar, bring to a boil.

Add boiling water to the rava, little at a time stirring continuously.

Take care to protect hands from the spluttering.

When well mixed, check rava grain between fingers and taste for sweetness.

Adjust sweetness, and add more boiling water if grain is hard.

Add the remaining ingredients, cover and simmer till ghee separates.

Save a small amount of almonds and pistas for garnishing.

Add colour if desired and mix well.

Grease a katori or steel cup. Press hot bhath inside it, and unmould onto a plate.

garnish with a few slivers of almonds and pistas, serve hot.
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