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Kesari

kesari

About

Kesari or Rawa Kesari is a sweet dish made with semolina, sugar, ghee, and nuts. It is a popular dessert in India and is often served during special occasions such as weddings and festivals. It is also a popular breakfast item in some parts of India. The dish is usually yellow in color due to the addition of saffron, and is often garnished with almonds, cashews, and raisins.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

2.2
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Fats

25.0
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Carbs

4.8
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Fibre

0.8

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Recipe

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Ingredients

semolina (sooji or rava)

1 cup

sugar

1/2 cup

ghee

1/2 cup

water

1/2 cup

cardamom powder

1/4 teaspoon

- 10

cashews, chopped

12

- 10

raisins

12

saffron strands

1 teaspoon

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2:

Add the semolina and roast it for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown.

Step 3:

Add the sugar and mix well.

Step 4:

Add the water and mix until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 5:

Add the cardamom powder, cashews, and raisins and mix well.

Step 6:

Add the saffron strands and mix.

Step 7:

Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens.

Step 8:

Serve hot or warm. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10881 users have chowed down on Kesari a whopping 15502 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Kesari like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Kesari, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Kesari is the food of choice for 24-27 male, with people of 20-25 BMI also on board.

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