Delicious Rava Kesari recipe – By Malsha – eLanka

Delicious Rava Kesari recipe – By Malsha – eLanka

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rava/semolina
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 ½ cups water
• ¼ cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 8-10 cashews
• 8-10 raisins
• ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron (optional) or a few drops of orange food color
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

1. Roasting the Rava:
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add rava and roast on a low flame until it turns golden and aromatic. Stir continuously to avoid burning. Once done, set aside.
2. Frying Cashews and Raisins:
   • In the same pan, add another tablespoon of ghee. Fry cashews until golden brown, then add raisins. Once the raisins puff up, remove them and set aside.
3. Boiling Water:
   • In a separate saucepan, bring 2 ½ cups of water to a boil. Add saffron (if using) or food coloring and let it dissolve.
4. Cooking the Rava:
   • Slowly add the roasted rava into the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Reduce the flame to medium-low and let the rava cook thoroughly, absorbing the water.
5. Adding Sugar:
   • Add sugar and mix well. The mixture will loosen up as the sugar melts. Keep stirring until it thickens again.
6. Adding Ghee and Flavoring:
   • Add the remaining ghee, fried cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder. Stir well. Cook until the ghee starts to separate from the sides of the pan.
7. Optional Saffron Milk:
   • Mix saffron in warm milk and pour this into the mixture for extra flavor and richness.
8. Serve:
   • Once the mixture reaches a soft and smooth consistency, remove from heat. Serve warm.

Enjoy your delicious Rava Kesari!