Sugar-Free Kesari
Indulge guilt-free in the aromatic delight of Sugar-Free Kesari, a healthier twist on the classic Indian dessert. This refined-sugar-free recipe uses erythritol or monk fruit sweetener to complement the rich flavors of roasted semolina, saffron-infused milk, and fragrant cardamom. Toasted cashew nuts and juicy raisins provide added texture and bursts of sweetness without compromising your health-conscious goals. Perfectly balanced in flavor and color with a hint of saffron, this low-calorie kesari is a quick 35-minute treat that's ideal for festive occasions or special cravings. Serve warm or at room temperature for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will impress everyone, including those watching their sugar intake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina (rava/sooji)
- 2.5 cups water
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 pinch saffron strands
- 0.5 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1 tablespoon pistachios, chopped (optional)
- 1 drop saffron color or yellow food color
Instructions
Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat.
Add the semolina (rava/sooji) to the pan and roast it gently, stirring continuously, until it turns a light golden color and emits a nutty aroma. This should take about 7-8 minutes.
In a separate small saucepan, bring the water and milk mixture to a boil. Add the saffron strands to this boiling mixture and remove from heat.
In the same pan where the semolina was roasted, add the remaining ghee and toast the cashew nuts until golden brown. Remove the cashews and set aside.
In the same ghee, add the raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove and set aside with the cashew nuts.
Carefully pour the boiled water-milk-saffron mixture into the roasted semolina, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and let the semolina cook, absorbing the liquids completely. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
Add the erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, cardamom powder, and food color to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Continue cooking on low heat for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency.
Finally, garnish the Kesari with the toasted cashew nuts, raisins, and chopped pistachios.
Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.1 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1161 mg | 25% | |
*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.
