Rava Kesari also known as Kesari bath is an easy and most popular South Indian sweet recipe. In Tamil nadu, people make it very often for festivals, pooja and for special occasions. Rava kesari recipe is prepared using sooji (semolina in English), sugar, water and ghee. It can be prepared with milk or without milk. But the basic rava kesari recipe is without milk. Once you make this basic kesari perfectly, you can make different types like Rava kesari with milk / paal kesari, Pineapple kesari, Mango kesari, semiya kesari etc.
Making a soft, shiny and lump free rava kesari like hotel (Saravana bhavan, Adayar ananda bhavan) must be the dream of many beginners in cooking. Me too not an exception :). To me, my mom and MIL makes the best kesari. It tastes great with super soft and shiny texture without much ghee. I learnt this fail proof, super soft rava kesari recipe from my MIL. This recipe would be ideal for beginners. You don’t have to worry about lumps or uncooked rava. Also the quantity of final product will be more for less rava. You can also use fine rava (chiroti) like Karnataka hotels.
The secret of soft rava kesari is the quantity of water. Usually people add rava and water in the ratio of 1:2.5 or 1:3. But I used 1:5 ratio. Addition of more water helps the rava to cook well and soft like rava kichadi and you can make it without lumps. Most of us fail in this step. Also Rava has to be cooked well else kesari will turn hard and chewy.
The secret of soft rava kesari is the quantity of water. Usually people add rava and water in the ratio of 1:2.5 or 1:3. But I used 1:5 ratio. Addition of more water helps the rava to cook well and soft like rava kichadi and you can make it without lumps. Most of us fail in this step. Also Rava has to be cooked well else kesari will turn hard and chewy.
I have shared all the possible tips, tricks and a video for the same. Hope it will be useful for beginners. Please go through the “Notes” section for tips to make without lumps and to check the correct consistency of kesari. Experts please excuse, this post is not for you.
My mom makes kesari especially for our guests. Kesari and urad dal vada with coconut chutney will be in the evening tiffin menu for sure. It is a classic combo. Our guests enjoy a lot. Do try this combo for your guests and they’ll love it.
Rava kesari can be served as scoops or pieces just like the pictures. So which one you like, scooped one or our traditional diamond shaped kesari. OK, lets see how to make hotel style rava kesari with step by step photos and video.
Do check out my North Indian style Sooji halwa, Karnataka style kesari bath and Microwave Rava kesari.
Also check out my collection of different types of rava kesari recipes.
Do check out my North Indian style Sooji halwa, Karnataka style kesari bath and Microwave Rava kesari.
Also check out my collection of different types of rava kesari recipes.
Rava kesari recipe
Rava kesari recipe / Kesari bath - Easy n delicious South Indian sweet recipe which gives you soft, lump free kesari. Its a fool proof recipe ideal for beginners.
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Sweet
Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 15 Minutes
Total time: 20 Minutes
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1 cup = 240ml
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HOW TO MAKE RAVA KESARI - METHOD
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Enjoy this delicious, soft kesari for special occasions and make it even more special !
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so moist...im sure its tasty
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ReplyDeleteVery delicious rava kesari..looks so inviting.
ReplyDeletewow very very delicious rava kesari , love the color and tempts me !! awesome presentation done !!
ReplyDeleteLoved the last click... Kesari looks divine
ReplyDeletelooks perfect and mouthwatering
ReplyDeleteThis is tempting me so much.. want to make it but i'm out of ghee in my kitchen..
ReplyDeletelooks so delicious, beautiful clicks as well!
ReplyDeletewhat a color.. tempting clicks
ReplyDeletecant wait to gulp it.. love it
ReplyDeleteJust mouthwatering...looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteyummy kesari... love the snap with those mehendi hands...
ReplyDeleteSuperb! I would definitely prefer the traditional diamond shaped one.
ReplyDeleteMy all time fav, very nicely done....
ReplyDeleteMakes me drool,i want that scoop of kesari.
ReplyDeleteKesari has come out really well.
ReplyDeletedrooling kesari
ReplyDeletekesari is wonderfully done looks delicious
ReplyDeleteWow cute presentation and picutres
ReplyDeleteMy rava kesari cooking is over.. But now I feel , rava has to be cooked even more.. Can anything be done to rectify please let me know.. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSorry , it can't be rectified. But try adding more water , mix well. Keep covered for sometime in low flame. Stir every once n then to avoid burning. It may cook. Try n let me know.
DeleteIf rava not cooked fine after the entire process, what can be done. Please help!! Thanks
ReplyDeletenice sweet you can also add badam and pistas for rich taste
ReplyDeleteHello..I tried your recipe at home yesterday.I am making kesari for the first time and it came out really well.The description and pictures that you have given was really helpful!!thank youuuu :-)
ReplyDeleteThank u so much annaleo :) Glad it turned out well :)
ReplyDeleteI tried kesari for the first time and it has come out well.thanks. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for trying Vidhya. Iam glad it worked well :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for this so easy and a......wesome recipe
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ReplyDeleteHi I made this Kesari today and it turned out to be a success.....i made this as a part of ma baby's first bday lunch....and this was ma first try.....thnx.....
ReplyDeleteIam happy to hear this. Thanks a lot for the feedback :)
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DeleteWow ...I tried it kesari melts in the mouth.nice receipe.
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Deletehi, i tried your receipe and it turned out very well.
ReplyDeleteHappy to know it.Thanks :)
DeleteHi..just tried ur resepi...hmm..its turn out well....I just followed exactly ur method..its nice n delicious... Just nice for 1family..4-5 serving..thanks chitra
ReplyDeleteHi..just tried ur resepi...hmm..its turn out well....I just followed exactly ur method..its nice n delicious... Just nice for 1family..4-5 serving..thanks chitra
ReplyDeleteHi..just tried ur resepi...hmm..its turn out well....I just followed exactly ur method..its nice n delicious... Just nice for 1family..4-5 serving..thanks chitra
ReplyDeleteI am really happy to know this.Thank you so much for your feedback :)
Deletelove u kesari
ReplyDeleteI loved ur detailing....sooper
ReplyDeleteTried your recipe.. It turned out great.. Thank you.. Kesari is kind of little bit sticky at the.end.. How to avoid it? Even after reheating in kadai
ReplyDeleteTry cooking for more time till it starts to leave the sides of pan. It helps.
DeleteToday, we tried kesari for our guests and it turned out to be soooo soft and tasty, everyone enjoyed having it. It tasted more greater than the restaurant ones. It definitely gives foolproof result and beginners can definitely give a try, like me.My house owner's 6 year old little grand daughter liked it sooooo much , asking for more and more😊. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely recipe ( with tips) with all of us in your webspace.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Saravana. I am really happy to see your feedback. It made my day !
DeleteI tried the recipe and it really turned out well. I also tried your semya upma recipe. Thank you fir the blog..!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the feedback :)
DeleteHi chithra madam!
ReplyDeleteU nailed the best way to make kesari, especially lump-free!
Thanks.
Dr.Surya
Glad the tips helped you.Thank you :)
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