Aval (Poha) Kesari

This sweet dish is made with Aval (Poha), Sugar, Ghee, raisins and cashew nuts.

Aval (Poha) Kesari

Recipe by S Kamala
Course: SweetsCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

This sweet dish is made with Aval (Poha), Sugar, Ghee, raisins and cashew nuts.

Ingredients

  • Aval (Poha) – 1 cup

  • Sugar – 1 cup

  • Ghee – 1/4 cup

  • Cardamom Powder – 1/4 teaspoon

  • Cashew nuts – few

  • Raisins – few

  • Kesari powder – a pinch

Directions

  • In a pan add the aval and dry fry till hot to touch. Cool it and powder it coarsely.
  • In the same pan, add a teaspoon of ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins. Keep it aside.
  • In the pan pour two cups of water and bring to boil. When it starts boiling, slowly add the aval powder stirring continuously. Cook it on medium flame till it absorbs all the water and it become soft.
  • Add sugar and mix well.
  • Add kesari powder and stir thoroughly. Keep it on low flame till it becomes thick.
  • Add remaining ghee, fried cashew nuts, raisins and cardamom powder. Mix it once again well and transfer it to a greased bowl.

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