Rava Kesari

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup semolina (rava) 
• ½ to ¾ cup sugar 
• ½ cup + 1 tablespoon clarified butter (ghee) 
• 2.5 cups water 
• 20 saffron strands (or orange food colour) 
• 2 teaspoons milk 
• Lightly roasted cashews and raisins 
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 

METHOD 

• Soak the saffron strands in warm milk for 2 to 3 hours. 
• In a non-stick pan, add the ghee followed by the semolina. 
• Roast the semolina on a low flame until it becomes aromatic (around 7 to 8 minutes). 
• Once it is roasted and the ghee separates, add the water and mix. 
• Cover with a lid for 2 minutes to let it absorb all the water. 
• Now add the sugar and mix well. 
• Add the dry fruits followed by the saffron milk. 
• Mix everything well and cover it for a minute. 
• Just before turning the heat off, add a tablespoon of ghee and cardamom powder. 
• Mix well and serve.