Kesari Bhath (Dessert)

* 1 cup: Semolina (rava)
* 1 cup: Sugar
* 5 pcs: Almonds, slivered
* 5 pcs: Pistas, slivered
* 10-12 : Raisins
* 1/4 tsp: Cardamom powder
* 2 pinches: Saffron, soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk
* Few drops yellow colour (optional)
* 3 tbsp: Ghee
* 2 1/2 cups: Water

Method

1. Heat ghee in a large heavy pan, add rava.
2. Stir and roast on low for 7-8 minutes or till aroma exudes.
3. Side by side, put water to boil, add sugar, bring to a boil.
4. Add boiling water to the rava, little at a time stirring

continuously. Take care to protect hands from the spluttering.
5. When well mixed, check rava grain between fingers and taste for

sweetness.
6. Adjust sweetness, and add more boiling water if grain is hard.
7. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and simmer till ghee

separates. Save a small amount of almonds and pistas for garnishing.
8. Add colour if desired and mix well.
9. Grease a katori or steel cup. Press hot bhath inside it, and

unmould onto a plate.
10. Garnish with a few slivers of almonds and pistas, serve hot