Semolina pudding (kesari)

Name: Semolina pudding (kesari)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cashew nut halves; 1 tbsp raisins or sultanas (golden raisins); 250 g (9 oz/1¼ cups) semolina (medium coarse); 400 ml (14 fl oz / 1⅔ cups) boiling water; ¼ tsp kesari powder (or saffron powder); 150 g (5½ oz/¾ cup) caster (superfine) sugar; 1 tsp ghee; ¼ tsp ground cardamom; butter, for greasing

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Tea is the national drink of Sri Lanka and the country is one of the largest exporters of tea leaves in the world. People drink it first thing in the morning and in the afternoon, when it is often enjoyed with a sweetmeat like this kesari.

Updated at: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:12 GMT