Low Sodium Kesari
Indulge in the golden elegance of **Low Sodium Kesari**, a delightful South Indian dessert that’s brimming with flavor yet mindful of your dietary needs. This recipe features lightly roasted semolina (rava) cooked to perfection with saffron-infused water, creating a vibrant and aromatic base. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar and enriched with the decadence of ghee, it achieves a luscious pudding-like consistency. A sprinkle of cardamom adds a warm, aromatic spice, while fried cashews and raisins bring delightful textures and bursts of nutty and fruity sweetness. With minimal sodium and a quick 35-minute prep-and-cook time, this kesari is perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers, festive occasions, or a satisfying sweet treat any day. Serve it warm for a comforting dessert that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina (rava or sooji)
- 2 cups water
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 0.25 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 0.25 teaspoon saffron strands
- 0.25 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons raisins
Instructions
Begin by heating the ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the cashew nuts and fry them until they turn golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same ghee, add the raisins and fry until they swell up. Remove and set aside with the cashews.
Now, add the semolina to the remaining ghee in the pan and roast it on medium-low heat. Stir continuously until the semolina is lightly golden and emits a nutty aroma. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat water in a separate saucepan. Once hot, add the saffron strands to the water to infuse and release their color.
Gradually add the saffron-infused water to the roasted semolina, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Cook this mixture on medium heat until the semolina absorbs the water.
Next, add the sugar to the pan and stir it well into the semolina mixture. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and incorporates completely.
Sprinkle cardamom powder over the kesari, and mix well to combine.
Add the fried cashews and raisins to the kesari, reserving a few for garnishing if desired. Mix them in.
Cook the kesari until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency and ghee starts to release from the sides of the pan.
Turn off the heat and let the kesari rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Gently mix it again using a spatula, transfer to a serving dish, and optionally garnish with the reserved nuts.
Serve warm and enjoy your Low Sodium Kesari!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 322.2 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 698 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
