Ravva Kesari

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Ingredients

1 cup	semolina (sooji/ravva)
3/4 cup	sugar
2 tablespoons	ghee
2 1/2 cups	water
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
8-10	cashew nuts
8-10	raisins
a pinch	saffron strands
a pinch	orange food color (optional)

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add cashew nuts and fry until golden brown, then add raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add semolina and roast on low heat until it turns aromatic and light golden. Set aside.
4. 4 In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add saffron strands and food color if using.
5. 5 Gradually add the roasted semolina to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
6. 6 Cover and cook on low heat until the semolina absorbs the water and is cooked through.
7. 7 Add sugar and mix well until it dissolves completely.
8. 8 Stir in the remaining ghee, cardamom powder, fried cashew nuts, and raisins.
9. 9 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
10. 10 Serve warm.