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    Aval Kesari Recipe | Poha Kesari Recipe

    Last Updated On: Feb 3, 2025 by Sharmilee J

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    Aval Kesari is a delicious sweet made by cooking poha with ghee, sugar, nuts, raisins and saffron. Poha Kesari is a nice idea to make instantly during sudden guests at home and liked by all. Learn to make Poha Kesari or Aval Kesari with step by step pictures and video.

    aval kesari served

    Poha Kesari an easy kesari that you make with aval or poha for gokulashtami. I didn’t plan to make this aval kesari but suddenly craved for kesari so made this and enjoyed.
    If you are not confident or scared about trying out seedai,murukku recipes here is an easy recipe for you.

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    • About Aval Kesari
    • Aval Kesari Ingredients
    • How to make Aval Kesari Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
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    About Aval Kesari

    ‘Aval’ means Poha and Kesari is Poha halwa. Aval Kesari or Poha Kesari is made using poha, ghee, sugar, cashews, raisins and saffron as main ingredients. It is very easy and quick to make that even beginners can try for any festivals or occasions. The recipe is more like rava kesari. follow the measurements and enjoy your poha kesari.

    .I just made it like rava kesari recipe and all at home loved it. You can make it for any special occasion at home as it is easy and quick to make. Do try this easy sweet and enjoy!

    aval kesari served

    Aval Kesari Ingredients

    • Poha – I have used Thick variety poha. You can use thin or thick variety as per your preference adjust water accordingly.
    • Ghee – Ghee is one the main ingredients for kesari so use pure good quality ghee.
    • Sugar – White sugar is used for rava kesari. I would not suggest to replace it.
    • Flavorings – Saffron is the main flavoring here.
    • Garnishing – Cashews and raisins are added for garnish.

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    How to make Aval Kesari Step by Step

    1.Soak saffron in warm water, set aside. Dry roast poha until crisp.

    how to make aval kesari step1

    2.Break to check, if it easily breaks then its crisp if it bends then roast for few more minutes. Cool down then transfer to mixer jar and grind to as lightly coarse mixture, Set aside.

    how to make aval kesari step2

    3.Heat 1 tablespoon ghee, add cashews fry for a min, then add raisins fry till they turn golden. Remove and set aside. Now in the same pan add poha mixture. Roast for 2 minutes.

    how to make aval kesari step3

    4.Take 1 cup water and heat it up. Add it, keep stirring simultaneously. Keep stirring in low flame to avoid lumps, even if it forms break it and mix well.

    how to make aval kesari step4

    5.It will get cooked in a minute, keep stirring it will become thick. At this stage add sugar and saffron water.

    how to make aval kesari step5

    6.Mix well, it will be runny at this stage. Once it starts to thicken add remaining ghee. Mix well and keep stirring. At one stage the whole mixture will leave the sides of pan and come together. If you like cardamom flavor then add a  pinch of cardamom powder too.

    how to make aval kesari step6

    7.This is the right stage so add fried cashews, raisins give a quick mix and switch off.

    how to make aval kesari step7

    Delicious soft aval kesari ready! Serve warm!

    poha kesari served

    Expert Tips

    • You can add a pinch of cardamom powder if you like the flavor.
    • Switch off when its slighting in flowing consistency as it will become thick while cooling down.
    • Don’t compromise on ghee as that’s the main ingredient which adds great taste to this kesari.

    Serving and Storage

    You can keep refrigerated for 1 or 2 days and while serving just heat it up, drizzle ghee give a quick stir and serve. Add more ghee if you want to increase shelf life.

    poha kesari served

    If you have any more questions about this Poha Kesari do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Aval Kesari? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Aval Kesari Recipe | Poha Kesari Recipe

    Aval Kesari is a delicious sweet made by cooking poha with ghee, sugar, nuts, raisins and saffron. Poha Kesari is a nice idea to make instantly during sudden guests at home and liked by all. Learn to make Poha Kesari or Aval Kesari with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Servings2 people
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup aval / poha (I used thick variety)
    • 3 and 1/2 tablespoon ghee
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cashews
    • 15 raisins
    • 1 cup water
    • 10 strands saffron

    Instructions

    • Soak saffron in warm water, set aside. Dry roast poha until crisp.
    • Break to check, if it easily breaks then its crisp if it bends then roast for few more minutes. Cool down then transfer to mixer jar and grind to as lightly coarse mixture, Set aside.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon ghee, add cashews fry for a min, then add raisins fry till they turn golden. Remove and set aside. Now in the same pan add poha mixture. Roast for 2 minutes.
    • Take 1 cup water and heat it up. Add it, keep stirring simultaneously. Keep stirring in low flame to avoid lumps, even if it forms break it and mix well.
    • It will get cooked in a minute, keep stirring it will become thick. At this stage add sugar and saffron water.
    • Mix well, it will be runny at this stage. Once it starts to thicken add remaining ghee. Mix well and keep stirring. At one stage the whole mixture will leave the sides of pan and come together. If you like cardamom flavor then add a  pinch of cardamom powder too.
    • This is the right stage so add fried cashews, raisins give a quick mix and switch off.
    • Delicious soft aval kesari ready! Serve warm!

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    Notes

    • You can add a pinch of cardamom powder if you like the flavor.
    • Switch off when its slighting in flowing consistency as it will become thick while cooling down.
    • Don’t compromise on ghee as that’s the main ingredient which adds great taste to this kesari.
    Nutrition Facts
    Aval Kesari Recipe | Poha Kesari Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (75 g)
    Calories 657 Calories from Fat 261
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 29g45%
    Saturated Fat 17g106%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 9g
    Cholesterol 67mg22%
    Sodium 19mg1%
    Potassium 235mg7%
    Carbohydrates 97g32%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 50g56%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 27IU1%
    Vitamin C 4mg5%
    Calcium 27mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Madhavi K

      August 26, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      very innovative sharmi. looks lovely!

      Reply
    2. Sharmila Raa

      August 26, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      It is very nice. Going to try this.

      Reply
    3. Hamaree Rasoi

      August 26, 2013 at 5:32 pm

      Kesari looks so colorful. It's my all time favourite breakfast meal. Excellent clicks.
      Deepa

      Reply
    4. Avika

      August 26, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      Lovely.. looks yum !!

      Reply
    5. Janani

      August 26, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      very nice sharmi I have never made any recipe with aval but this kesari looks really good with aval so nice.

      Reply
    6. Simi J

      August 26, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      It looks gorgeous

      Reply
    7. Veena Theagarajan

      August 26, 2013 at 10:57 pm

      looks so yum I did this last week also very yummy. Super clicks

      Reply
    8. Wer SAHM

      August 27, 2013 at 2:22 am

      THE GLOSSY GHEE GLACE OVER THE HALWA MAKES IT SIMPLY MOUTH WATERING…. NICE RECIPE TO TRY FOR FESTIVALS

      Reply
    9. Sona S

      August 27, 2013 at 4:18 am

      Kesari looks mouthwatering and delicious.

      Reply
    10. tinku shaji

      August 27, 2013 at 4:21 am

      Poha Kesari is really new to me.. Looks wonderful.. Bookmarked

      Reply
    11. Happys Cook

      August 27, 2013 at 4:51 am

      yummy kesari… you have a lovely blog with beautiful pics sharmi… nice following u…

      Reply
    12. Rumana Ambrin

      August 27, 2013 at 6:53 am

      Such a yummy kesari ..

      Reply
    13. AparnaRajeshkumar

      August 27, 2013 at 11:03 am

      delicious indeed

      Reply
    14. jeyashri suresh

      August 27, 2013 at 1:16 pm

      Wow what a beautiful kesari and the pictures are complimenting the kesari

      Reply
    15. Gayathri Ramanan

      August 27, 2013 at 2:03 pm

      lovely kesari..looks super tempting..stunning clicks

      Reply
    16. Aparna Maheshkartick

      August 27, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      Kesari luks yummy.pls did u use d thick poha or d thin poha.

      Reply
    17. Priya Suresh

      August 27, 2013 at 5:46 pm

      Give me that plate i'll finish it in no time.

      Reply
    18. esther

      August 28, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Sharmilee, im a big fan of ur site. almost tried all ur baking recipes, came out really well. Now my cakes are the favourite in my office. Everybody is craving for my cakes now.Thank u so much for such a wonderful site. Tried ur Sheer korma also. It was delicious. Do keep on posting the receipes. Whenever i get the time to sit on the net, i vil first chk ur site only for the new recipes. I live in pune.Thank u so much.

      Reply
    19. sujishekar

      August 28, 2013 at 6:11 pm

      Thank you so much! Made it for Krishana Jayanthi today,Going to make Uppu and Vellai seedai now! Wish me luck 🙂

      Reply
    20. Leena

      August 30, 2013 at 9:53 am

      Hi Sharmilee… I tried this recipe on Krishnajayanthi and it came out perfectly well. We loved it a lot and I am sure I would suggest this to many of my other friends too 🙂 It was an awesome dessert.

      Reply
    21. Gerry Held

      October 24, 2013 at 8:04 am

      Hi Sharmi,
      I am lucky to have found this site – I take alot of quick recipes for my kids snacks and it turns out well.
      Thank you for posting
      Jen

      Reply
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