What a way to start the Tamil New Year - a year for Victory! Our home was filled with the tantalizing aroma of Paal Kesari, Vadai, Poli, Kurma and Idli this morning. On this auspicious day - we bring you the family recipe so sweet and soft. Happy feasting!
Ingredients:
Method:
Caution:
Do not let the rava cook for too long as it will make the dish very dry.
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| PAAL KESARI |
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Rava
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 cups Water
- 6 Tbsp Ghee
- Cashews
- Raisins
- Pinch of orange/yellow food colour
Method:
- Fry the cashews and raisins. Keep aside.
- Dry roast the rava for 3 to 4 minutes. Saute frequently to avoid burning.
- Heat the water and milk to a boil in a pan.
- Slowly add the rava and mix frequently to combine.
- Add the food colour
- Once the rava is cooked to a semi-solid consistency add the sugar and mix well.
- When the rava looks moist enough add ghee and stir. Paal kesari is ready.
- Garnish with cashews and raisins.
Caution:
Do not let the rava cook for too long as it will make the dish very dry.