Oats Kesari is a traditional South Indian dessert made with oats, ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and saffron. It is a healthier version of the classic Kesari dish, usually made with semolina, that is enjoyed by both children and adults alike. The combination of the nutty oats, crunchy cashews, and sweet raisins creates a delicious and satisfying dessert that can be served warm or at room temperature. Perfect for any time of the day, oats kesari is a simple yet indulgent treat that is sure to please your taste buds.
Oats Kesari
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minutesLearn how to make a healthier version of the classic South Indian dessert, Oats Kesari, with a delicious combination of oats, ghee, sugar, cardamom, and saffron.
Ingredients
Quick cooking oats – 1 cup
Sugar – 3/4 cup
Milk – 1 cup
Ghee – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Kesar colour – a pinch
Cardamom Powder – Two pinches
Cashew Nuts – few
Raisins – few
Directions
- In a kadai, heat a tablespoon of ghee and add the oats. Sauté them over medium heat for two to three minutes.
- Pour in the milk and stir. Allow it to cook on a low flame until it thickens.
- Stir in the sugar and kesar color. Mix thoroughly. Incorporate one or two teaspoons of ghee, stirring continuously for another two to three minutes.
- In a separate pan, fry the cashews and raisins in a teaspoon of ghee, then add them to the kesari.
- Sprinkle in the cardamom powder and combine everything well.
- Once the kesari starts to leave the sides of the kadai and forms a ball-like shape, remove it from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
Hi Kamala,
Thanks! Your receipes are innovative. 🙂
Can we skip milk in this receipe and use only water?
~Girija.
Hi Girija,
Yes. You can skip milk and cook it in water. That will also taste good.
Hi kamala I like all your recipe…can you do some sweet recipe with sugar free…so that I can let my hubby eat guilt free as he is diabetic.
I tried your recipes with sugar free some times I add more sugar free…in case of string consistency how does it work in sugar free…
Thanks
Indu
Hi Indu,
Thank you for writing. I have not yet tried with sugar substitutes. I will try something and let you know.
I like this oats kesari receipe. Definitely , I will use sugar.not sugar substitute. Coconut
Sugar works well.thanks Kamala.