Prepare Delicious Dishes Using Kesari Rava

 Kesari Rava is also called as semolina or sooji or 'cream of wheat'. This is the most common ingredient used in Indian cuisine; this is most probably lying around your kitchen beside all other flours. Rava is widely used both in the Southern and Northern parts of India. 

Rava is used to make savory and sweet delicacies. In the south, it is used to make Idli, Rava Dosa, Rava Uttapam, Kesari, Kichidi, Upma, and Pongal. 

Whereas in North this is mostly used in the making of Halwa, Kheer, Upma, Kesari bath, Dhokla, and even in Bhatura. Apart from using it as the main ingredient, it is also used to coat food like patties, vegetable fries, and tikkas to attain a much crispier texture. 

We list some of the most famous Kesari Rava recipes:

 

KESAR UPMA:

Kesar Upma is the most loved savory of India. This can be made within 10-20 mins. 

INGREDIENTS:

  • Rava- 1 cup
  • Ghee- 1 tbsp
  • Groundnut - 2 tablespoons
  • Chana Dal - 1 tablespoon
  • Urad Dal - 1 tablespoon
  • Mustard Seeds - 1 teaspoon
  • Jeera - 1 teaspoon
  • Green Chillies - 2, chopped
  • Curry Leaves - 5 - 6
  • Onion - 1 medium, chopped
  • Water - 2½ cups
  • Salt - To taste
  • Coriander Leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped

RECIPE: 

  1. Dry roast the Rava on low medium heat till it turns crunchy 
  2. Add ghee, mustard seeds, and jeera 
  3. Now add udar dal, chana dal, and peanuts, saute on medium heat till golden brown.
  4. Next add chopped onions, chilies, and curry leaves. Fry till they turn fragrant. 
  5. Now pour the water, add salt according to taste, and let it boil.
  6. When the water is boiling add Rava and stir continuously to break the lumps if formed. 
  7. Close the lid and let it boil for 6-7 mins. And garnish it with coriander.


 

RAVA DOSA:

Rava dosa is the easy crispy crepe of India.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Rava (Sooji) - ½ cup
  • Rice Flour - ½ cup
  • Maida - ¼ cup
  • Onion - 1 small, chopped
  • Green Chillies - 1-2, finely chopped
  • Ginger - ½ inch, finely chopped
  • Pepper - ½ teaspoon, crushed
  • Cumin Seeds - ½ teaspoon
  • Curry Leaves - 8-10, chopped
  • Butter Milk - 2 cups (300 ml)
  • Water - ½ cup (If required)
  • Coriander Leaves -2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt - To taste
  • Oil - For roasting

RECIPE:

  1. Mix Rava, rice flour, and maida add chopped onions, chilies, ginger, cumin seeds, pepper, ginger, and curry leaves.
  2. Pour buttermilk and stir to avoid lumps, mix it till you get pouring consistency, add water if required. Now add chopped coriander and salt to taste. 
  3. Rest it for 30 mins.
  4. Heat the Tava and grease it with oil, once, it is hot pour the mixture starting from edges towards the center of Tava.
  5. Fill in the gaps if any formed.
  6. Roast for a few mins in medium heat.
  7. Remove and enjoy with chutney. 

 

RAVA KESARI BATH:

 


INGREDIENTS:

  • Dry fruits - 2 tbsp
  • Rava - 1 cup
  • Sugar - According to taste
  • Ghee - 2 tbsp

 

RECIPE:

  1. In a thick pan add ghee and roast the dry fruits till golden brown.
  2. Now add Rava in the same pan and roast till it emits a sweet aroma
  3. Now add water and sugar to the pan.
  4. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Plate it with dry fruits.  

To enjoy more palatable Rava dishes, use Golden Bansi Kesari Rava. This Rava enhances the taste and nutrition of your food and leaves you craving more of it. 

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