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Rice Kesari Bath
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Rice Kesari Bath / Saffron Ghee Rice

Rice Kesari Bath or Saffron Ghee Rice is a rich and classic dessert enhanced with aromatic flavors from saffron and loads of ghee or brown butter. This can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, sweets
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Kushi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Rice
  • 5 tablespoon Ghee / Brown butter
  • 7 to 8 strands Saffron (soak in a tablespoon of warm water or milk)
  • ¼ cup Sugar , plus additional 2 tbsp, check tips
  • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
  • 2 tablespoon Almonds , chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Cashews , chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Raisins , chopped

Instructions

Step 1 - Cook rice

  • Cook the rice in any method that you are comfortable with (stove top or pressure cooker). 
    ½ cup Rice
  • Using a fork or fingers, just spread it out on a plate so that the rice grains are separated. Keep this aside.

Step 2 - Roast nuts and raisins

  • Heat ghee in a pan on medium to medium-low flame. Add cashews and almonds, and saute. When it starts to turn light golden, using a slotted spoon, transfer it to a plate.
    5 tablespoon Ghee, 2 tablespoon Cashews, 2 tablespoon Almonds
  • To the remaining ghee, add raisins and frequently stir till they become plump. Remove them using a slotted spoon and keep aside with cashews and almonds.
    2 tablespoon Raisins

Step 3 -

  • To the same pan add the cooked rice (from Step 1) and mix well. 
  • Add sugar, soaked saffron threads, and keep sauteing it on medium to medium-low flame for about 6 to 10 minutes till the ghee starts leaving the sides of the pan. 
    ¼ cup Sugar, 7 to 8 strands Saffron
  • Add cardamom powder, roasted dry fruits and nuts (from Step 2), and mix well. Switch off the flame. 
    ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
  • Kesari Bath or Saffron Ghee Rice is now ready. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • The sugar to rice ratio is 1:1. The sweetness was enough for my family so reduced it by 2 tbsp. You can adjust this as per your taste.
  • Vary the amount of dry fruits and nuts as per your taste.
  • More the ghee, better the taste :-) 
  • Basmati Rice or Jeera Rice is used traditionally. 
  • To enhance the flavor you can also add in 2 cloves in the recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg