Kesari Bath — Sweet Savory

Whether it is a small party or a get together , the most common sweet dish in any Kannadiga household is “Kesaribath”. This kesaribath is made of Sooji, Sugar and ghee.  I just love this sumptuous dish!

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Rava or fine Sooji…i prefer fine Sooji.
  • 1 and 1/2 cup Sugar. Use more if you need more sweeter
  • Cashews and Raisins ( as mush as you can afford) 
  • 4 tsp Ghee + 2 tsp Ghee
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pineapples. You can also use canned ones.
  • Finely ground cardamom
  • Saffron strands and soaked well in milk

Method:

  1. In a pan with 2 tsp of ghee fry the rava or sooji on low heat. The house fills with a nice aroma. You need to fry really on low heat for at least 10-15 minutes.
  2. Next, in a heavy bottom pan add the 3 and 1/2 cups of water and sugar. Let it come to a boil, now add the pineapples and also the saffron.
  3. When the pineapple is soft, slowly add the rava. While adding the rava, keep stirring the same so that no big lumps are formed.
  4. When all the rava is completely mixed with the sugar, reduce the flame to low and cover the pan.
  5. In another pan, fry the cashews and raisins in the remaining ghee.
  6. Add this to the Kesaribath, mix well.
  7. When completely done, add also the finely ground cardamom and mix well.
  8. Serve with Vegetable Upma. Coming next!!….This combination is also called Chow Chow Bath in Bengaluru restaurants.
If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll enjoy making and trying out this recipe!