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    Home » sweets

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: July 23, 2011 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Kobbari Ravva Kesari ~ Coconut Kesari Bhath

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    Ingredients :Semolina / Sooji : 1 cup
    Finely Grated Fresh Coconut : ¾ cup
    Sugar : ¼ cup
    Water : 3 cups
    Melted Ghee : ½ cup
    Cardamom Powder : ¼ tsp
    Cashews
    Almonds and raisins
    A pinch of food color (optional )

    Method :

    Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a heavy bottomed pan. Add and roast the semolina until light golden color. Then, add the finely grated coconut to it and fry for a minute. Now add the food color and 3 cups of boiling water to the roasted semolina and mix very well. Cover with a lid and let it cook completely. When the water evaporates, add the sugar, cardamom powder and ghee. Mix well and cook for a few minutes. When it thickens, add little ghee and switch off the heat. Garnish with fried cashews, almonds and raisins and serve.

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    1. Lovee to cook says

      July 23, 2011 at 5:04 pm

      i shud make this hari. looks brilliant. so much coconut in the fridge:) do u know how to make that dark sweet payassam ? make some soon..

      Reply
    2. Sensible Vegetarian says

      July 23, 2011 at 6:31 pm

      Love the addition of coconut, looks stunning.

      Reply
    3. veena says

      July 24, 2011 at 3:50 am

      this recipe is called with different names in different parts of country. This authentic dessert dish looks yummy

      Reply
    4. hemalata says

      July 24, 2011 at 7:39 am

      Looks so delicious and mouthwatering presentation.

      Reply
    5. DRY GROUNDNUT CHUTNEY says

      July 24, 2011 at 2:27 am

      Hi Hari,

      I am Prathiba from "The indian food court". Wonderful recipe and totally new to me since adding coconut have not heard at all. Should give a try soon.

      Reply
    6. Torviewtoronto says

      July 24, 2011 at 4:16 am

      delicious with coconut and rava
      colourful dessert

      Reply
    7. Prathima Rao says

      July 24, 2011 at 6:00 am

      Soft, fudgy & droolworthy!!!
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    8. Rumana Rawat says

      July 24, 2011 at 6:50 am

      Looks very yummy:)

      Reply
    9. ANU says

      July 24, 2011 at 8:54 am

      very nice combo...yumm

      Reply
    10. Mehjabeen Arif says

      July 24, 2011 at 9:57 am

      OMG.. This looks so tempting.. and love the color.. just perfect.

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