RICE KESARI

Kesari is a simple sweet done using rava / semiya  or combining both. Here,  it is done using basmathi rice. North Indians usually prepare this dessert using basmathi rice. Even ordinary rice rava can also be used.

INGREDIENTS:
Basmathi rice - 1cup
Sugar - 3/4 cup
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Cashew nut - 10
Saffron - little
Turmeric powder - a pinch (optional)
Salt - a pinch
Ghee 3 to 4 tsp

METHOD:
1. In a tawa, add a teaspoon of ghee and roast the cashews and keep aside.
2. Wash basmathi rice 3 to 4 times until the water is clear. Drain thoroughly and add to the tawa.

3. In a pan, 2 cups of water and bring to boil.
4. Stir the basmathi rice well on medium flame until nice aroma comes out.

5. Add boiling water and mix well. Add saffron and salt.
6. Cook on low flame until the rice gets cooked well. Close with a lid and stir occasionally without breaking the rice.
7. When the water is completely absorbed, add sugar and mix well and cook on low flame.
8. Add cardamom powder, remaining ghee and cook well till the sugar is well absorbed and comes together.
9. Add roasted cashews, mix well and switch off the flame.
10. Tasty RICE KESARI is ready.

Note:

• Adding a pinch of turmeric is to get good colour to the recipe.
• It can be avoided and instead little more saffron can be added by soaking in warm milk and adding along with water to get the colour.
• Proportion of sugar can be increased according to individual wish.