Served as dessert. Suitable for vegetarians. South Indian recipe. Speciality: Recipe for microwave cooking.

Indian

1 cup Milk

1/2 Tablespoon Sugar

2 cups Water

4 Tablespoons Ghee(Clarified Butter)

1 cup Cream of Wheat(or Semolina)

2 Tablespoons Raisins

2 Tablespoons chopped Nuts Almonds and Cahewnuts

1 teaspoon Cardamom(Elaichi) powder

1 teaspoon Saffron Strands, soaked in a little hot Milk

Mix the milk, sugar and water in a microwave-safe large deep bowl and microwave uncovered on high (100%) power for about 6 minutes. stirring mid-way. Keep aside. Pour the melted clarified butter(ghee) in a microwave-safe large deep bowl. Mix in the semolina and microwave uncovered on high (100%) power for about 4 minutes stirring after every minute (taking care it does not burn) till the semolina is lightly roasted and aromatic. Now add the milk mixture and the rest of the ingredients. Stir well. Microwave uncovered on high (100%) power for about 2 minutes, stirring well after every 30 seconds, till the mixture is dry. Serve hot garnished with fried almonds and cashewnuts.

Preparation time: 5-7 minutes

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Serves: 4

Tips:

Almond and cashewnuts can be fried in ghee before they are used in the last step.
The quantity of sugar can be increased or decreased as per taste.
Ghee may be readily available off the shelf in Indian stores. However, it is important that it be fresh stock.
When the microwave cooking time for a step exceeds 2 minutes, it is highly recommended the contents be checked and stirred at regular intervals to avoid burning of food. Standing time is a very important step as it completes the microwave cooking process of a dish. Ideally, allow the dish to stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

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