How long does Aval Kesari take?

27 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Aval Kesari serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Aval Kesari vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Aval Kesari?

150 grams Flattened Rice, ¾ cup Sugar, 2 tbsp Ghee, 2 tbsp Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Raisins, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aval Kesari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Aval Kesari?

About 461 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aval Kesari

Name: Aval Kesari
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 150 grams Flattened Rice; 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Cashew (half); 2 tbsp Raisins; 350 ml Water, For Cooking; ¾ cup Sugar; 2 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder

27 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 22 min

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6 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as avalakki kesari, poha kesari · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Aval kesari of flattened rice cooked with sugar, ghee and cardamom, topped with fried cashews and raisins. A vegetarian sweet for 4, about 25 minutes.

Good for: Deepavali

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Flattened Rice150 grams
Ghee4 tbsp
Cashew (half)2 tbsp
Raisins2 tbsp
Water, For Cooking350 ml
Sugar¾ cup
Cardamom Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	461kcal	1844kcal
Protein	3.4g	14g
Carbohydrate	74g	295g
Fat	18g	72g
Fibre	1.1g	4.4g
Sugar	42g	169g

Method

1
Rinse the flattened rice quickly and drain it well. Set it aside while you get the other ingredients ready.
Flattened Rice
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a kadai on low flame for 1 minute until warm. Fry the cashews for 1 to 2 minutes until light golden. Add the raisins and fry for 1 minute until they puff, then remove both to a plate.
GheeCashew (half)Raisins
3
Add the drained flattened rice to the same kadai. Roast on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes until it feels dry and smells lightly roasted. Add the water and cook on medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring until the aval becomes soft.
Water
4
Add the sugar and mix well on medium flame. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the sugar melts and the mixture thickens.
Sugar
5
Add 2 tablespoons of ghee and the cardamom powder. Cook on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until the kesari leaves the sides of the kadai and looks glossy.
GheeCardamom Powder
6
Mix in the fried cashews and raisins. Serve the aval kesari warm.

Before you start

How long does Aval Kesari take?: 27 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aval Kesari serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aval Kesari vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aval Kesari spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Aval Kesari?: 150 grams Flattened Rice, ¾ cup Sugar, 2 tbsp Ghee, 2 tbsp Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Raisins, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aval Kesari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aval Kesari?: About 461 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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