Kesari

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup of Bombay Rava ( a form of semolina made of wheat)

2. 3 cups of water

3. ½ cup of raisins

4. ½ cup of cashews

5. 1 tablespoon of butter

6. 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

7. ¾ cup of sugar

8. ½ teaspoon of saffron soaked in 2 tablespoons of hot water

Directions:

• In a nonstick pan heat the butter and sauté the raisins and cashews. Set this mixture aside.

• In the remaining butter roast the Rava on a medium heat while stirring the semolina. Keep this mixture at hand.

• Heat all of the water in a nonstick pan and bring it to a boil.

• At this point, add the Rava while constantly stirring with a whisk to prevent lumps and gradually pour in the saffron water.

• Add the oil and continuously stir until the Rava is smooth and silky.

• At this point fold the raisins and cashews into your Rava.

• You can serve this dessert warm or at room temperature.

This dish is a very simple version of semolina (which is very similar to polenta) but served as a sweet. It is ideally made during holiday seasons. As always, I encourage you to keep your health in center focus and live long and strong!