MOM'S QUICK-N-EASY KESARI (INDIAN SEMOLINA SWEET DISH)
My mom has made this ever since I was a kid, and this dish has made MANY of my back-from-school snacks. What makes it special is that not only does it take only 10 minutes to prepare, but it's yummy and relatively healthy! Kesari is called so because of the colour that saffron gives it (kesar = orange, in Hindi). This dish is native to the state of Maharashtra, in west India. If saffron is hard to come by, you may omit it, but use it for authenticity.
Provided by Anu_N
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/3 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil water (or 1/2 cup milk+ 1/2 cup water or 1 cup milk), saffron and sugar in a skillet over high heat.
- Once the sugar has melted and the water (or milk) is boiling rapidly, reduce flame to low, add the semolina and 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons ghee and stir continuously for 2 minutes.
- The mixture should have"clumped" together into a homogeneous, non-sticky mass (well not TOO sticky!).
- Remove from flame, add the ground cardamom and mix well.
- In another small pan heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of ghee and roast the broken cashewnuts in it until golden brown.
- Add the roasted nuts along with any leftover ghee to the cooked semolina mixture and mix well.
- Now here's where the fun is!
- Pack a 1/3 cup measure with the kesari, pressing down well, then invert onto an individual serving dish-- it's not jello, so you'll have to use some force while inverting!
- Repeat for the rest of the kesari, sit down with friends and family and enjoy this simple sweet dish!
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Pawan Rathour
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy dessert. I will definitely be making it again.
Hajara Suleiman
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover semolina.
Waqo Gutu
[email protected]This is a must-try recipe for any Indian food lover.
Hoos316
[email protected]Amazing recipe! I highly recommend it.
GU GU
[email protected]I've tried many different kesari recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Atif gujjar Atif
[email protected]I made this for my Diwali party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.
Kegh Fancis
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. It was very flavorful and my guests loved it.
Mr. Apon 07
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Dominic Mullis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Indian sweets, but this one is really good! The semolina gives it a unique texture and the sweetness is not overpowering.
Anika Akter
[email protected]This was my first time making kesari and it was so easy! The instructions were clear and the dish turned out delicious.
Al Caudullo
[email protected]I've made this recipe many times and it always turns out perfectly! The semolina is cooked to perfection and the sweetness is just right. My family loves it!