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Kesari (Semolina Indian Sweet) Recipe
by Navaneetham Krishnan

Kesari (Semolina Indian Sweet)

Fragrances of ghee, nutmeg and saffron, pleasurable to the tastebuds.

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Indian
Cook time: Servings: 8 person

Goes Well With: as a dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 1-2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp almond pieces
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 1 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. Heat ghee and fry almond pieces till crispy and light brown in color.
  2. Add raisins and continue to fry for another 2 mins.
  3. Remove and keep aside.
  4. Pour water, add sugar and saffron.
  5. When boiling, add semolina.
  6. Stir in while ensuring that semolina doesn't remain lumpy.
  7. Cook till it's almost dry.
  8. Combine the fried almond pieces and raisins.
  9. Continue to stir these inside.
  10. Pour mixture into a greased pan.
  11. Spread evenly and cut into pieces.