Rava Kesari

Ingredients

Rava (Sooji) - 1 cup
Water - 3 cups
Sugar - 3/4 to 1 cup
Kesari Powder (Orange / Yellow) - 1/4 sp
Cashew - 1/2 handful
Raisins (kismis) - 1/4 handful
Cardomom - 1 (slightly crushed)
Ghee - 3 to 5 sp

Method

1. Roast the rava in a frying pan for 10 min in a low - medium heat. Keep aside.
2. In the same pan, in a medium heat,  add the ghee.
3. When hot, add the cashews, kismis and cardomom. Let them turn slightly brown.
4. Now add water. (Be careful not to burn your hands)
5. Add the kesari powder and give a stir.
6. Turn the heat to a high temperature and let the water come to a boil.
7. Now reduce the heat to a low - medium.
8. Stirring continuously, slowly add the roasted rava.(Else lumps will be formed)
9. Keep on stirring till the rava is about 90% cooked, all the water will be evaporated and the rava will not stick to the sides of the pan.
10. Now add the sugar and give a good stir.
11. Let this cook for about 2 min. Turn the stove off.
12. Serve as a dessert or along with idli, sambhar and chutney.
13. Best when served warm. Can also be eaten once cooled.