🌿 Vegetarian South Indian Dessert

Kesari Bath

Karnataka saffron semolina halwa with cashews and ghee — a golden, festive sweet that is served at every auspicious occasion.

⏱Prep5 min
🍳Cook20 min
🕐Total25 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelEasy
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Method

  1. 1

    Roast semolina in ghee until golden. Boil water with saffron. Add to semolina and stir vigorously. Add sugar and mix well. Cook until it leaves the sides of pan. Garnish with fried cashews and raisins.

Karnataka semolina saffron festive

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