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    Home » Recipes » desserts » Rava Kesari recipe

    Rava Kesari recipe

    Posted on Jun 25, 2016 · Last Updated on Feb 3, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Rava Kesari recipe | Sooji Kesari

    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.

    Rava Kesari recipe | Sooji Kesari

    How to prepare Rava Kesari

     
    1)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.
     
     

    2) 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) Keep stirring continuously.

    6) Keep stirring continuously until the kesari consistency is reached (Such that the rava doesn’t stick to the pan).

    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.
    Rava Kesari recipe | Sooji Kesari

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    Rava Kesari

    Rava Kesari is an Indian dessert made with Semolina, Sugar, Cashew nuts. It is usually made for festivals or any special occasion.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 3
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    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.
    Keyword Kesari, Rava Kesari
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    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

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    Comments

    1. Aruna

      March 22, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      The eternal favourite!

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh

      March 22, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      Our family favourite, especially Hubby is a crazy kesari fan, never get bored of this classic sweet.

      Reply
    3. JollyHomemadeRecipes

      March 22, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      One of our family fav dish, no doubt it looks delicious..beautiful plating 🙂

      Reply
    4. Pavani

      March 23, 2018 at 8:41 am

      You have presented that kesari so beautifully. Looks delicious.

      Reply
    5. Shobha

      March 23, 2018 at 8:41 am

      Always a favourite .. and so easy to make as well.

      Reply
    6. Unknown

      March 23, 2018 at 8:41 am

      Your rava kesari looks absolutely divine, Sharmila. I can almost smell the aroma.

      Reply
    7. Sujata Roy

      March 23, 2018 at 8:41 am

      Rava kesari is all time favourite. This looks so inviting. Loved the colour. Just awesome.

      Reply
    8. Unknown

      March 23, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      This is an all-time favourite recipe 🙂 Love those star sprinkles on top

      Reply
    9. Meera Girdhar

      March 23, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      All time fav.. Your looks so inviting with a perfect texture and beautiful colour 🙂

      Reply
    10. Maria Nasir

      March 23, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      We call this Suji ka Halwa in Pakistan. True, it's convenient, quick and very yummy. I love your presentation too!

      Reply
    11. Jyoti Babel

      March 23, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      A classic sweet dish. But, dont know why I haven't tried making on my own. Another up there on my to-try list

      Reply
    12. Freda

      March 24, 2018 at 10:27 am

      Your rava kesari looks so yummy! So true, if I need something sweet, this always comes to mind, so easy and delicious 🙂

      Reply
    13. Priya Satheesh

      March 24, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      Kesari is one of my weakness.. Looks amazing and love the texture of it.. Absolutely tempting sweet !

      Reply
    14. Simplyfood

      March 25, 2018 at 8:07 am

      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.

      Reply
    15. Ruchi's Veg Kitchen

      March 25, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Rava kesari looks super delicious. After shifted to Chennai , i started loving this version

      Reply
    16. Archana

      March 25, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      beautifully presented. Tempting.

      Reply
    17. Padma

      March 25, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      All time favourite and this is my go to dessert when I crave anything sweet....Super tempting kesari!!

      Reply
    18. sujitha

      March 25, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Beautiful texture.. you nailed it.. Kesari is our regular weekend special breakfast.. your pictures are tempting and delicious..

      Reply
    19. Vidya Narayan

      March 25, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      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.

      Reply
    20. Vanitha

      March 25, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      My favorite dessert of all times; quick, easy and delicious!! Beautiful presentation 🙂

      Reply
    21. Hayley Dhanecha

      March 26, 2018 at 1:13 am

      Nothing can beat that old school recipe! So delicious, easy and tempting.

      Reply
    22. jayashree

      March 26, 2018 at 1:13 am

      Rawa kesari is one of the most prepared items in south India. It can be made quickly. This looks delicious.

      Reply
    23. cookingwithsapana

      March 26, 2018 at 7:24 am

      Rava kesari is my favorite sweet treat and when there is nothing to make in dessert I prefer only rava kesari. Looks yummy.

      Reply
    24. Ritu Tangri

      March 26, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      This is such a dessert that is liked by almost everyone. The way you have presented it, will make kids run for it.

      Reply
    25. mildly indian

      March 26, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      thats such a loved traditional recipe and i am sure the stars were a big welcome.

      Reply
    26. Sasmita

      March 27, 2018 at 12:16 am

      This is an all-time fav at my side 🙂
      How Lovely those star sprinkles on top !!!

      Reply
    27. code2cook

      March 27, 2018 at 12:16 am

      I love rava kesari recipe a lot. more then normal rava halwa. I put saffron to get color and flavor. looking yummy

      Reply
    28. Avin

      March 27, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      Beautiful colors. Rawa is the most used item in my pantry?
      I love making this sweet specially on weekends?

      Reply

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