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Rava Kesari

rava kesari

rava kesari

Rava Kesari is a popular South Indian dessert made from semolina, sugar, ghee, and water or milk. The dish is typically flavored with saffron, cardamom, and roasted nuts, and has a pudding-like texture. It is often served during festivals and special occasions, and is known for its vibrant yellow color and sweet taste. Rava Kesari is a simple and quick dessert to make, and can be easily customized to suit different tastes and preferences.

Rava Kesari

Recipe by S Kamala
Recipe rating: N/A
Course: SweetsCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

The dish is typically flavored with saffron, cardamom, and roasted nuts, and has a pudding-like texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rava (Semolina)

  • 1 1/2 cup sugar

  • 4 to 5 tablespoon ghee

  • Few cashew nuts

  • Few raisins

  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder

  • Few drops of kesari colour

Directions

  • In a pan, add two tablespoon ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins. Remove it and keep aside.
  • In the same kadai, add one more tablespoon ghee and fry the rava for one or two minutes. Keep it aside.
  • In a thick pan pour three cups of water and bring to boil. When it starts boiling add the rawa and stir continuously till the rava is thick and cooked soft.
  • Now add sugar and stir continuously. Make sure there is no lump. Add few drops of kesari colour and mix well.
  • Add remaining ghee now. and stir well. Kesari will leave the sides of the vessel.
  • Now add cardamom powder, fried cashew nuts and raisins and mix well and remove from stove.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • You can also use saffron instead of food coloring.
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