Rava Kesari

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp clarified butter
• 12 cashew nuts
• 10 raisins (optional)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 c semolina
• 2 c water
• ½ tsp powdered saffron
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• 1 c sugar
• ½ tsp cardamom powder

Directions

1. Add cashews and raisins; roast until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. To the same pan, add oil.
3. Roast semolina until light golden brown and fragrant (2-3 minutes on medium heat).
4. Transfer roasted semolina to a bowl and set aside.
5. Add the remaining clarified butter and stir for another 1-2 minutes or until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.
6. Add cardamom powder, roasted cashews and raisins; mix well.
7. Serve warm.