Paal Kesari Recipe in Tamil

Ingredients

• 1 cup Semolina (Rava) (fine to medium grade, measured level)
• 1 tablespoon Ghee (unsalted, melted)
• 4 cups Whole Milk (full‑fat for richness)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste; can add up to 2 cups for extra sweetness)
• a pinch Saffron Threads (soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk before adding)
• 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (freshly ground for best aroma)
• 10 Cashew Nuts (lightly roasted and coarsely chopped)
• 1 pinch Salt (enhances sweetness)

Instructions

1. Measure & Prepare Ingredients

   Measure 1 cup of semolina, 1 tbsp ghee, 4 cups milk, 1 cup sugar, a pinch of saffron, 1/4 tsp cardamom powder, 10 cashews and a pinch of salt. Soak the saffron in 1 tbsp warm milk.

   Time: PT5M

2. Roast Semolina in Ghee

   Heat the heavy‑bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the ghee and let it melt, then stir in the semolina. Roast, stirring constantly, until the semolina turns a light golden color and you hear a faint crackling sound.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Add Boiling Milk

   In a separate pot, bring the 4 cups of milk to a gentle boil. Carefully pour the hot milk into the roasted semolina while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Boiling

4. Simmer the Kheer

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring every 2‑3 minutes. The semolina will absorb the milk and thicken.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Low

5. Sweeten & Flavor

   Stir in the cup of sugar, the saffron‑infused milk, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely and the kheer reaches a glossy consistency.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low

6. Add Cashews

   In a small dry skillet, lightly toast the cashews until golden, then coarsely chop and add them to the kheer. Mix gently.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

7. Final Check & Serve

   Turn off the heat. Let the kheer sit for 2 minutes; it will thicken slightly as it cools. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnished with a few extra toasted cashews.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

525

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

78 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

1 g