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Rava Kesari

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Rava Kesari

Rava Kesari is a vegetarian dessert from South India. It is made with semolina, sugar and ghee. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 25 min. One serving has about 280 kcal, 3 g protein, 40 g carbs and 12 g fat.

Did you know? The orange color comes from kesari (saffron) - the world's most expensive spice by weight.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South India
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Style: Indulgent
Serves: 4
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients (serves 4)

½ cup semolina
¾ cup sugar
4 tbsp ghee
1½ cups water
8 cashew (optional)
8 raisin (optional)
¼ tsp cardamom powder
1 pinch saffron (optional)

Contains: dairy, gluten and tree nuts.

Main ingredients

semolina
sugar
ghee

Nutrition per serving

Rava Kesari

280kcal / serving

Protein: 3 g 4%
Carbs: 40 g 57%
Fat: 12 g 39%
Fibre: 2 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	1.5mg
Folate	40mcg
Magnesium	30mg

How to make Rava Kesari

Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan and roast the cashews and raisins until golden, then set aside.
In the same pan, dry roast the semolina on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant.
Bring the water to a boil in a separate pot.
Add the hot water slowly to the roasted semolina while stirring to avoid lumps, and cook until it thickens.
Add the sugar and stir until it melts and the mixture loosens.
Add the remaining ghee gradually, stirring well.
Add cardamom powder and saffron, mix well.
Garnish with the roasted cashews and raisins and serve warm.

Serves 4 · prep 5 min · cook 20 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

How to make Rava Kesari: videos

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Quick answers

Is Rava Kesari vegetarian?

Yes. Rava Kesari is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Rava Kesari?

About 280 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Rava Kesari from?

Rava Kesari comes from South India.

What is Rava Kesari made of?

The main ingredients are semolina, sugar and ghee.

How long does Rava Kesari take to make?

About 25 min in all: 5 min to prepare and 20 min to cook.

How many people does this Rava Kesari recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Rava Kesari?

Rava Kesari is usually eaten as a dessert.

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