Kesari Bhat

This is a traditional Indian sweet of saffron and semolina is prepared all over India. It is the standard offering to God, that is cooked as 'prasad' after a 'Pooja'. This recipe is made using 1 1/4 of any measure (instead of one) by Hindus as they believe using the extra measure will usher in prosperity and happiness.

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1 pinch saffron threads

1 1/2 cups hot milk

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/4 cups fine semolina

1/2 cup banana (optional)

1 1/4 cups white sugar

1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)

1/2 cup cashew pieces

1/2 cup raisins

Soften the saffron threads inthe hot milk; set aside.Heat oil over medium heat.Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the semolina.Cook until toasted and light brown, stirring constantly.

Bring the milk to a boil in a separate saucepan.Turn heat to medium-low and stir in the semolina and banana; cover and cook for 1 minute.Stir in the sugar, cover and cook for an additional minute.

Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat ghee over medium-high heat.Add cashews and raisins; cook until the raisins puff.Pour the raisins into the semolina, mix well, and cook covered for another minute.

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