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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 Semolina
    1 cup
  • water
    4 cups
  • chopped cashew nuts
    1/4 cup
  • white raisins
    1/4 cup
  • cardamom powder
    1 tablespoon
  • ghee (or substitute butter)
    1 cup
  • Jaggery or Sugar
    3/4 cup
  • Pineapple pieces
    1/4 cup
  • A few strands of Saffron
    1 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.