Kesari Bhat

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 1/2 cups hot milk
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 cups fine semolina
• 1/2 cup banana (optional)
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 cup cashew pieces
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 12 mins


• soften the saffron threads in the hot milk; set aside. heat oil over medium heat. reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the semolina. cook until toasted and light brown, stirring constantly.
• bring the milk to a boil in a separate saucepan. turn heat to medium-low and stir in the semolina and banana; cover and cook for 1 minute. stir in the sugar, cover and cook for an additional minute.
• meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat ghee over medium-high heat. add cashews and raisins; cook until the raisins puff. pour the raisins into the semolina, mix well, and cook covered for another minute.