RCI-BR.006.0051.001
Kesari
Indian Cuisine or is a sweet dessert dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for specia
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- white Semolina1 cup
- water4 cups
- chopped cashew nuts1/4 cup
- white raisins1/4 cup
- cardamom powder1 tablespoon
- ghee (or substitute butter)1 cup
- Jaggery or Sugar3/4 cup
- Pineapple pieces1/4 cup
- A few strands of Saffron1 unit
Method
1
Lightly toast the semolina in a deep-bottom pot, while boiling water in another pot at the same time.
2
Soak the saffron in a teaspoon of warm milk.
3
When the semolina is golden brown, add the boiling water into it while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
4
Add the sugar, the pineapple and the spices to the mix while stirring.
5
Keep stirring well and cook on low heat till the mixture comes together well.
6
Heat the ghee or butter in a separate pan and fry cashews to golden brown.
7
Add raisins and fry for a few more seconds or until they swell up.
8
Add the nuts and raisins to the Kesari.
9
Add the saffron milk along with the saffron and mix well.
10
Serve hot.