Sago Kesari

Kesari is a favourite for many especially kids. When i come across of sago kesari in a food magazine recently, i didn't think twice to give it a try. The recipe calls for simple ingredients and a very few easy steps involved. Without much thought i started to storm to my kitchen and gather my ingredients. I used nylon sago which doesn't require for overnight soaking but, if you are using ordinary sago, please soak it overnight or atleast 4-5 hours in advance.

The sago kesari not too sweet to my palate and i love the vibrant orange colour derived from the food colouring. The sago pearls are soft and tender and it pops in my mouth on every bite. The added cardamom powder gives a sweet and beautiful aroma to the gorgeous sago kesari. Do try this humble sago kesari at home and delight your family and friends

Ingredients

1/2 cup sago, washed and rinsed
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1 1/2 cups water
4-5 saffron strands
Pinch of cardamom powder
1 1/2 tbsp ghee
8-10 cashew nuts, broken
Pinch of yellow food colouring


Methods

Heat water in a pan and cook sago until the sago pearls turns translucent. Drain and keep aside.

In a pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee and fry the broken cashews until golden. Keep aside.

In the remaining ghee, saute the sago for one minute and add sugar. Stir continuously.

Add cardamom powder and, saffron strands and yellow food colouring. Stir well.

Add the remaining 1/2 tsp ghee and stir until the mixture starts to leave the side of the pan.

Add the fried cashews and stir. Remove from heat.

Serve warm