Rava kesari is one easy sweet. This is one no fail recipe of Rava Kesari. Say any festivals or functions Rava Kesari be there in the menu. It is that popular and one most important sweets in south Indian weddings too.
Whenever I crave anything sweet, the sweet that comes to my mind is Rava Kesari. We can cook as quickly as in 20 mins with just the pantry ingredients. Whenever you have any sudden guests, without any second thought you can go quickly for the Kesari.
The goodness of this Kesari is that it melts in the mouth. So do not reduce the ghee in the Kesari.
How to prepare Rava Kesari
2)Â In the same pan add water and let it boil. Add the fried rava slowly into the boiling water and keep stirring. Stir continuously so that no lumps formed.
 3) Cook for 3 -4 mins until the rava gets cooked well.
4) Now slowly add the sugar and kesari powder. Keep stirring continuously. There might be lumps but don’t panics as the sugar melts the lumps will disappear.
5)Â Keep stirring continuously.
7)Fry the Cashew nuts and raisins in ghee and add to the Kesari.
Tips
- You can grease a plate and spread the Kesari after cooling down you can cut it into desired shapes and serve.
- Elachi powder(Cardamom) could be also added it adds a nice aroma to the kesari.
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📖 Recipe
Rava Kesari
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- ½ cup Rava/sooji/semolina
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 1½ cup Water
- ¼ cup Ghee
- 8 Cashew nuts
- 5 Raisins
- Food colour - A pinch
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan add ghee and once it’s hot add the rava and fry till nice aroma comes from the rava. Fry the rava in medium flame .And transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan add water and let it boil. Add the fried rava slowly into the boiling water and keep stirring. Stir continuously so that no lumps formed.
- Cook for 3 -4 mins until the rava gets cooked well.
-  Now slowly add the sugar and kesari powder. Keep stirring continuously. There might be lumps but don’t panics as the sugar melts the lumps will disappear.
- Keep stirring continuously until the kesari consistency is reached (Such that the rava doesn’t stick to the pan).
- Fry the Cashew nuts and raisins and add to the Kesari.You can grease a plate and spread the Kesari after cooling down you can cut it into desired shapes and serve.Elachi powder(Cardamom) could be also added it adds a nice aroma to the kesari.
Notes
- You can grease a plate and spread the Kesari after cooling down you can cut it into desired shapes and serve.
- Elachi powder(Cardamom) could be also added it adds a nice aroma to the kesari.
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used
Aruna
The eternal favourite!
Priya Suresh
Our family favourite, especially Hubby is a crazy kesari fan, never get bored of this classic sweet.
JollyHomemadeRecipes
One of our family fav dish, no doubt it looks delicious..beautiful plating 🙂
Pavani
You have presented that kesari so beautifully. Looks delicious.
Shobha
Always a favourite .. and so easy to make as well.
Unknown
Your rava kesari looks absolutely divine, Sharmila. I can almost smell the aroma.
Sujata Roy
Rava kesari is all time favourite. This looks so inviting. Loved the colour. Just awesome.
Unknown
This is an all-time favourite recipe 🙂 Love those star sprinkles on top
Meera Girdhar
All time fav.. Your looks so inviting with a perfect texture and beautiful colour 🙂
Maria Nasir
We call this Suji ka Halwa in Pakistan. True, it's convenient, quick and very yummy. I love your presentation too!
Jyoti Babel
A classic sweet dish. But, dont know why I haven't tried making on my own. Another up there on my to-try list
Freda
Your rava kesari looks so yummy! So true, if I need something sweet, this always comes to mind, so easy and delicious 🙂
Priya Satheesh
Kesari is one of my weakness.. Looks amazing and love the texture of it.. Absolutely tempting sweet !
Simplyfood
This rava kesari sounds delicious, I have never made it with water as in gujarati cuisine we make it with milk and call it sheero. This is a lovely variation.
Ruchi's Veg Kitchen
Rava kesari looks super delicious. After shifted to Chennai , i started loving this version
Archana
beautifully presented. Tempting.
Padma
All time favourite and this is my go to dessert when I crave anything sweet....Super tempting kesari!!
sujitha
Beautiful texture.. you nailed it.. Kesari is our regular weekend special breakfast.. your pictures are tempting and delicious..
Vidya Narayan
Kesari and wadai is the ultimate combo along with a cup of strong filter coffee. The sugar keeps you going until lunch. Reminds me of my childhood days when Amma made them on Sunday evening tiffins. Loved it.
Vanitha
My favorite dessert of all times; quick, easy and delicious!! Beautiful presentation 🙂
Hayley Dhanecha
Nothing can beat that old school recipe! So delicious, easy and tempting.
jayashree
Rawa kesari is one of the most prepared items in south India. It can be made quickly. This looks delicious.
cookingwithsapana
Rava kesari is my favorite sweet treat and when there is nothing to make in dessert I prefer only rava kesari. Looks yummy.
Ritu Tangri
This is such a dessert that is liked by almost everyone. The way you have presented it, will make kids run for it.
mildly indian
thats such a loved traditional recipe and i am sure the stars were a big welcome.
Sasmita
This is an all-time fav at my side 🙂
How Lovely those star sprinkles on top !!!
code2cook
I love rava kesari recipe a lot. more then normal rava halwa. I put saffron to get color and flavor. looking yummy
Avin
Beautiful colors. Rawa is the most used item in my pantry?
I love making this sweet specially on weekends?