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Kesari (Semolina Indian Sweet) Recipe

Name: Kesari (Semolina Indian Sweet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
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

by Navaneetham Krishnan

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

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8 person

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Indian

Ingredients

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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

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

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Goes Well With: as a dessert

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Amount Per Serving	%DV
Serving Size 92g
Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 196
Calories from Fat 37	19%
Total Fat 4.16g	5%
Saturated Fat 2.19g	9%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Potassium 79mg	2%
Total Carbs 37.35g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	4%
Sugars 21.07g	14%
Protein 3.04g	5%

Kesari (Semolina Indian Sweet) Recipe

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