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Kesari Bhat

By: RADHIKA GHATAGE

"This is a traditional Indian sweet, prepared all over India. It is the standard offering to God, that is cooked as 'prasad' after a 'Pooja'. This recipe is made using 1 1/4 of any measure(instead of one) by Hindus as they believe using the extra measure will usher in prosperity and happiness."

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Prep Time:
2 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
12 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.