Ravva Kesari
Veg
Contains dairy
Contains nuts
A delightful semolina dessert flavored with saffron and garnished with nuts, offering a rich and sweet experience.
Cuisines
Hyderabadi
Best for
Dessert
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Semolina |
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3/4 cup | Sugar |
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2 tablespoons | Ghee |
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2 1/2 cups | Water |
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1/4 teaspoon | Cardamom , powder |
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8-10 | Cashew , nuts |
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8-10 | Raisin |
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a pinch | Saffron , strands |
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a pinch | Food Color , optional |
Instructions
- 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add cashew nuts and fry until golden brown, then add raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove and set aside.
- 3 In the same pan, add semolina and roast on low heat until it turns aromatic and light golden. Set aside.
- 4 In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add saffron strands and food color if using.
- 5 Gradually add the roasted semolina to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- 6 Cover and cook on low heat until the semolina absorbs the water and is cooked through.
- 7 Add sugar and mix well until it dissolves completely.
- 8 Stir in the remaining ghee, cardamom powder, fried cashew nuts, and raisins.
- 9 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
- 10 Serve warm.
Tips
For a richer taste, increase the amount of ghee slightly and use a mix of water and milk.