Before I start off with the way to make kesari, I have to confess though that I have had my share of lumpy kesaris! If you've had that experience, you sure know what I'm talking about!
Even though this a really easy sweet to make - I'm going to add a couple of foolproof steps here so that its helpful for all us lumpy kesari makers!
To begin with, roast about 2 cups of Kesari - this will be enough to serve 4-5 people. Adjust the quantity as needed.
Roast the rava in about 1 tbsp of ghee. Make sure you don't burn the rava. It has to have a nice golden brown color. You do get roasted rava in stores sometimes - just fry that for a min with ghee.
When the rava has roasted well, add the boiling water to it and stir it up quickly. I'm so sorry that I could not get pictures of this step. Both my hands were tied and I had to be focused! Next time maybe I'll ask my husband to take a pic.
Once the water and the rava has mixed up well, let the rava just cook in the water. You might see a few lumps at this time but they will all go away. Do not add the sugar until all the rava has cooked. (foolproof step 2 - not adding sugar will ensure that rava cooks well by itself thus eliminating lumps). Add a little ghee if needed at this time. The rava will start to thicken up and form like a ball.
At this point, add 4 cups of sugar - double the quantity of rava. In a couple of mins, you will see the kesari all water down a little bit because of the melting sugar. Let it cook completely till it starts coming together. Add more ghee at this point - maybe about 2-3 tsps. The kesari will start to form a nice texture.
Add some saffron or kesari powder now for the color. I use my favorite Saffron Spice Drops.
At the end just before removing, add a pinch of Cardamom powder for flavor.
Wish I had a serving now!
ReplyDeleteI love kesari a lot.. Anytime favorite.. Looks really delicious. :) yummmm
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ReplyDeleteFirst time on your page and my 5 year old said "amma i love this colour like sunflowers....she did love your colourful template!!! Nce post and good pointers. I completely agree on certain everyday easy sweets still stump many of us!!!
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Delicious looking sweet there..
ReplyDeleteKesari looks so yummy.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy.. delicious rava kesari..
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