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KESARI -CREAM OF WHEAT

1 c. cream of wheat                     12 raisins
1 1/2 Tbsp. melted butter               1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
1 c. sugar                              2 drops food coloring (yellow)
12 cashew nuts                          1 3/4 c. water

Saute cream of wheat in 1 tablespoon of melted butter and broken cashews and raisins in 1/2 tablespoon of melted butter separately until they all turn into golden color. In a saucepan heat 2 cups of water. Add 2 drops of food coloring in it. When water boils, add the cream of wheat. After cream of wheat is cooked, add sugar. Keep on stirring so that it will not stick to pan. Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter, raisins and cashews. Cream of wheat will be cooked in 5 minutes. Add the cardamom as soon as all the water evaporates. Remove from heat and serve hot. Serves 8-10 people.



Raj Kumar Rajendran 2009-11-14