Rava Kesari

Rava Kesari (Semolina Kesari/Kesari Bhath/Sooji ki halwa) is simple South-Indian dessert mainly prepared during festive and special occasions. Ingredients:
Rava - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 cup
Water - 2-2 1/2 cup
Cashew - 10
Raisin - 10
Ghee - 4-5 tbsp
Salt - pinch
Orange food color - pinch

Method:
1. In a pan, heat 2 tbsp ghee, roast cashews till it turns brown in color. Before removing the cashews, add raisins for a second, remove and keep aside.
2. In the same pan with left over ghee, roast rava until they turn light golden brown in color.
3. In a medium deep vessel, heat the water along with sugar and bring it to boil.
4. Add the food color and mix well.
5. In medium heat, slowly add the roasted rawa and mix to avoid lumps.
6. Let it cook for few minutes until the water slightly disappears, turning to a thick mass.
7. Add roasted cashew, raisins and slowly add ghee as you stir.
8. When ghee is separating from rava (indicating its done), switch off.