Kesari Bhaat, the colour itself suggests saffron. Kesar refers to Saffron in Indian Language. This cuisine as per its name is colourful and it makes one go weak and tempting to have it more and more. This is sweet rice cuisine mixed with saffron and nuts and is usually prepared in the Regions of Rajasthan on festive occassions and celebrations.Ingredients:
1 tblsp cashewnuts
1 tblsp raisins
saffron few strands
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
1 tblsp pure ghee
1/2 cup sugar
25 gms sugar crystals.
Method:
- Soak rice for half an hour.
- Heat up ghee in a pan, fry raisins and cashewnuts, remove and keep aside.
- In the same ghee mix in rice and stir fry till rice starts separating.
- Dissolve saffron in warm water and keep aside.
- Mix in 11/2 cup of boiling water to the rice and mix in saffron water and let it cook.
- When half done mix in sugar and continue to stir fry till all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked.
- Finally mix in the cardamom powder and decorate it with fried dry fruits and sugar crystals.
- Serve hot.
Cooking Time: 25 minutes.
Serves: 3-4 persons.
Shelflife: Best Fresh.
Note: Serve this cuisine when hot, it tastes best when hot.
Click here to know more about Rajasthani foods and cuisines - Introduction to Rajasthani Foods And Cuisines.
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