Rava Kesari

• In a hot non stick pan, add 5Tbsp of ghee and slightly roast nuts (pecans, cashews, almonds) and golden raisins
• When the raisins bulge, add 1/2 cup of rava (semolina) and roast until the rava turns very light brown
• Reduce the flame
• Add 1/2 cup of sugar and mix well
• Add 1.25 cups of milk (or water) and stir with no lumps
• Add a pinch of salt (very very little)
• Taste test the mix and add more sugar if needed
• Optional: Add little food color or Kesari powder or Safron color. I didnt have one so didnt add Today. :-
• Keep stirring in medium heat until all moisture evaporates
• Add a pinch of cardomom powder (optional) and stir well
• When it gets to the right consistency (it should not stick to the vessel and look kinda like a soft dough) turn of the flame and mold to any shape
• Serve hot or cold