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kesari bhaat is very popular in South India, especially Karnataka. Kesari Bhaat, the South Indian counterpart of the sheera, is an ever-popular sweet treat for young and old alike! Learn how to make kesari bhaat recipe | rava kesari | semolina kesari halwa |

rava kesari recipe is a popular, delicious South Indian sweet dish made with rava or suji, sugar, ghee, saffron, nuts and dry fruits. This melt-in-mouth, orange colored preparation is also referred to as rava kesari. The dish is typically served warm and is often offered as prasad in temples.

semolina kesari halwa is the South Indian variant of the North Indian suji ka halwa. It is a simple yet flavorful dessert that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Perhaps due to this reason, you will find the kesari bhaat is a part of most breakfast or lunch combos at South Indian restaurants. Often fruits like pineapple, chickoo or apple may also be added to the kesari bhaat.

You can also try sheera recipes like banana sheera recipe or pineapple sheera recipe.

pro tips to make kesari bhaat recipe: 1. Roast until the rava turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. This step is crucial for a flavorful Kesari Bhaat. 2. Adding cardamom powder and saffron strands makes the kesari bhaat fragrant and aromatic. 3. Do not use a fine variety of rava. This recipe tastes good made using thick rava. 4. You can use refined oil to make this recipe but prefer using ghee for richer flavour.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 13 mins Total Time: 18 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Kesari Bhaat
1 cup semolina (rava / sooji)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup ghee
1/2 tbsp saffron (kesar) strands
1 tbsp raisins (kismis)
2 tbsp cashew nut (kaju) halves
a pinch of saffron colour
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method

For kesari bhaat

To make kesari bhaat recipe, combine 1/2 cup hot water, saffron strands and a pinch of saffron colour in a small bowl.
Mix well and keep aside to soak it for 30 minutes.
Heat half quantity of ghee in a deep pan, add raisins and cashews. Sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
Add rava, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add sugar and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar melts, while stirring continuously.
Add the soaked saffron mixture and mix well. Add 2 cups of hot water. Keep mixing and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Once the semolina is perfectly cooked, add cardamom powder and the remaining ghee. Mix well and cook further for 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve kesari bhaat immediately.

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kesari bhaat recipe | rava kesari | semolina kesari halwa | then do try other halwa recipes also:
- banana sheera recipe | satyanarayan puja prashad | suji aur kele ka halwa |
- pineapple sheera recipe | pineapple kesari | Indian style pineapple halwa | rava kesari |

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To make kesari bhaat recipe | rava kesari | semolina kesari halwa | in a small bowl, add ½ cup hot water.
Add ½ tbsp saffron (kesar) strands in a small bowl. Saffron has a unique, floral aroma that infuses the dish with a delicate fragrance.
Add a pinch of saffron colour.

Mix well. Keep aside to soak it for 30 minutes.
Heat half quantity of ghee in a deep pan.
Add 1 tbsp raisins (kismis). Raisins bring a natural sweetness and a slightly tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the dish.
Add 2 tbsp cashew nut (kaju) halves. The crunchy texture of the cashews provides a delightful contrast to the soft, sweet kesari.
Sauté on a medium flame for a minute.

Add 1 cup semolina (rava / sooji). Rava gives Kesari Bhaat its characteristic soft, slightly grainy texture. When cooked, it absorbs the liquid and transforms into a delightful, fluffy consistency.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 1 cup sugar. You can adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference.
Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar melts, while stirring continuously.
Add the soaked saffron mixture.

Mix well.
Add 3 cups of hot water.
Keep mixing and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Once the semolina is perfectly cooked, add ½ tsp cardamom powder.
Add the remaining ghee.

Mix well.
Cook further for 1 to 2 minutes.
Mix well.
Serve kesari bhaat recipe | rava kesari | semolina kesari halwa | immediately.

pro tips to make kesari bhaat recipe

Roast until the rava turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. This step is crucial for a flavorful Kesari Bhaat.

Adding cardamom powder and saffron strands makes the kesari bhaat fragrant and aromatic.
Do not use fine variety of rava. This recipe tastes good made using thick rava.
You can use refined oil to make this recipe but prefer using ghee for richer flavour.