Rava Kesari

A simple and delicious South Indian sweet.

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Rava Kesari is a popular South Indian sweet made during special occasions and festivals. Made using rava (semolina), ghee and cashewnuts, it is soft and very easy to make. Served as a breakfast item or as a dessert during festivals, it is a simple dish that can be made in a jiffy.

A variation of this recipe is the pineapple kesari, check out its recipe: Pineapple Kesari Recipe

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Rava Kesari Recipe

A simple and delicious South Indian sweet.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: South Indian

Keyword: kesari

Ingredients for Rava Kesari

• 1/2 cup Rava (Semolina)
• handful Cashewnuts
• handful Raisins
• 3 tbsp Ghee
• a pinch Kesari Powder
• 2 Cloves optional
• 1 cup Sugar

For Frying the cashewnuts and raisins

• 1 tsp Ghee

How to make Rava Kesari

• Heat 1 tblsp of ghee in a pan.
• Fry the rava till it turns light pink.
• Remove and keep aside.
• Add 2 cups of water to the pan and add the kesari powder.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the fried rava and mix well, stirring from time to time.
• Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until the rava is cooked.
• Add the sugar and mix well until it dissolves fully.
• Add the remaining ghee and cook till the rava starts to leave the sides of the pan.
• In a small frying pan, heat 1 tsp of ghee.
• Fry the cashewnuts and raisins.
• Sprinkle this on top of the kesari and serve at once.

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