Delicious Indian Traditional Semolina Pudding from Karnataka. Authentic Recipe of Kesari Bath.

Things to know about Kesari Bath Recipe

The Indian Traditional Semolina Pudding or Kesari Bath is a signature dessert from South India. The fragrant and sweet pudding is made with milk, clarified butter, and sugar, and is garnished with dry fruits.

“Kesari” means “Saffron” in a variety of languages which is used in the dish. Different regions of the country including Karnataka and Tamil Nadu claim to have originated the dish. Though there is no certainty about the origin.

The mentions of the dish are in ancient texts from the 12^th century. This includes Manasollasa, a work of King Someshvara III.

Though it is a dessert, Kesari Bath is also served for breakfast in South India. The dish is called “Jonnadula Halwa” in North India. In Karnataka, the pudding is served on banana leaves. Bangladesh also popularly prepares the dessert.

Kesari Bath – Indian Traditional Semolina Pudding from Karnataka

Local Recipe Name with Local Characters: केसरी बाथ

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— General Atributes of This Recipe:

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Difficulty Medium Cooking Difficulty Recipes

Price Level Normal Price Recipes

Cooking Time Less Than 30 minutes to be made Recipes

Main Ingredient Group Grain – Seeds Based Recipes, Oils and Fats based Recipes

Spice Level No Spicy Recipes

Dish Type Custard and Pudding Recipes, Sweets Recipes

Main Cooking Method Fried, Fried (Pan)

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Course Breakfast Recipes, Dessert Recipes

Cuisine Indian Cuisine

Servings 4 People

Calories / Serving 434 kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup Semolina
• 1 cup White Sugar – Regular Sugar – Granulated Sugar
• 2 1/2 cups Water
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cardamom Powder
• 1/4 tsp Saffron
• 6 tsp Clarified Butter
• 12 units Cashew
• 12 units Raisin

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Instructions

 

• Take a heavy bottom pot and add clarified butter.
• Add cashews and fry them until they turn golden.
• Now, add raisins and fry until they swell up. Set aside.
• Add semolina to the same pan, and fry on medium heat.
• Take water in a bowl and bring it to a boil.
• Add this water to the pan, slowly. Keep stirring the mixture.
• Add sugar and keep stirring.
• When it is cooked well, turn off the stove.
• Sprinkle cardamom powder and saffron strands.
• Grease a round bowl or cup and add the Kesari Bath.
• Invert the bowl on a plate.
• Garnish with nuts or cashews and serve.

NOTES

• You can add any dry fruits of your choice.
• If required, add more sugar.

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Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 2gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 0.03IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 2mg

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