Rava Kesari

Ingredients:

Rava (semolina) - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 cup
Cardomom pdr - 1/4 tsp
Cashewnuts - 10
Raisins - 10
Ghee - 5 tsp
Food color - a pinch

Method:

1. Heat 2 tsp of ghee in a pan, fry the broken cashews and raisins and keep aside
2. Add a tsp of ghee and fry the rava to a light pink color and keep aside
3. Heat 3 cups of water in a pan, add the coloring when it comes to a boil
4. Add the rava slowly, constantly stirring, and mix well. Allow the rava to be cooked at medium heat. The rava has to cook well
5. When it is fully cooked, add the sugar and stir well. Add the remaining ghee. Keep stirring until the rava starts leaving the sides of the pan
6. Garnish with the fried cashews, raisins and cardamom powder