KESAR BHATH

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 cup Semolina (rava)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 5 Pistas slivered
• 5 Almonds slivered
• 10-12 Raisins
• 1/4 tsp. Cardamom powder
• 2 pinches Saffron, soaked in 1 tbsp. warm milk
• few drops yellow color 3 tbsp. Clarified Butter (Ghee)

METHOD :

Heat ghee in a large heavy pan, add rava. Stir and roast on low for 7-8 minutes or till aroma exudes. Side by side, add sugar in 2 1/2 cups of water and bring it to boil. Add boiling water to the rava, little at a time stirring continuously. Save a small amount of almonds and pistas for garnishing and add the remaining ingredients, cover and simmer till Ghee separates. Grease a bowl or steel cup. Press hot bhath inside it, and unmould onto a plate. Garnish with a few slivers of almonds and pistas, serve hot.