Khara bath and Kesari bath recipe

Khara Bath (Chow Chow Bhath) and Kesari Bath (Sweet Semolina Pudding) are popular South Indian dishes, especially in Karnataka. They are often served together as part of a breakfast or as a sweet treat during festivals.

Khara bath is a quick and simple dish made with semolina(rava), mix veggies, onions, curry leaves, mustard, chana and urad dal, oil. It is one of the most commonly found dish in South Indian restaurants and hotels, especially in Karnataka. Further, it is one of the easy to cook dish, you can add any vegetables of your choice like carrot, beans, peas etc.

Khara bath and Kesari bath recipe
Khara bath

But in this recipe I have made a plain version of khara bath. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables or spices according to your preference. It goes well with coconut chutney.

Kesari Bath is a popular South Indian sweet dish made from semolina (rava or sooji), sugar, ghee, dry fruits and flavored with saffron and cardamom. It’s a quick and delicious dessert often served during festivals, special occasions, or as part of a traditional South Indian meal.

Khara bath and Kesari bath recipe

You can adjust the spice level and sweetness according to your preference. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a festive treat.

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Khara bath and Kesari bath recipe

Recipe by AshaCourse: BreakfastCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

Khara Bath (Chow Chow Bhath) and Kesari Bath (Sweet Semolina Pudding) are popular South Indian dishes, especially in Karnataka. They are often served together as part of a breakfast or as a sweet treat during festivals.
Khara bath is a quick and simple dish made with semolina(rava), mix veggies, onions, curry leaves, mustard, chana and urad dal, oil. It is one of the most commonly found dish in South Indian restaurants and hotels, especially in Karnataka. Further, it is one of the easy to cook dish, you can add any vegetables of your choice like carrot, beans, peas etc.

Ingredients

  • KHARA BATH
  • Roasted rava 1 cup

  • Onion 1 big

  • Green chilies 4 (add as per your spice level)

  • Oil 4 to 5 tbsp.

  • Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp

  • Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

  • Chana dal 2 tsp

  • Urad dal 1 tsp

  • Curry leaves few

  • Salt to taste

  • Grated coconut 2 tbsp.

  • Hot water 3 cups

  • KESARI BATH
  • Oil or ghee 4 tbsp.

  • Cloves 4

  • Raisins 10 to 15

  • Cashew nuts 10 to 15

  • Roasted Rava 1 cup

  • Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

  • Sugar 1/2 cup (add as per your sweet level)

  • Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp

  • Hot water 3 cups

Directions

  • KHARA BATH
  • Heat a pan and add in oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, green chilies and curry leaves.
  • Then add in chopped onions. Fry till the onions becomes translucent.
  • Add in rava and give a mix.
  • Give a mix and cook for 1 to 2 minutes under a low flame.
  • Later add in hot water and salt to taste. Keep stirring without any lumps.
  • Further, close the lid and allow it to cook.
  • Add in grated coconut and give a mix.
  • Finally, khara bath is ready to serve.
  • KESARI BATH
  • In a pan add in oil or ghee, cloves, dry grapes and cashew nuts. Fry till golden brown.
  • Then add in roasted rava and give a mix.
  • Further, add in turmeric powder and required water. Give a mix.
  • Later add in cardamom powder and give a mix. Then close the lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes under low flame.
  • Add in fried dry grapes and cashew nuts. Finally, khara bath and kesari bath is ready to serve.

HOW TO MAKE KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH:

KHARA BATH

KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Heat a pan and add in oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, green chilies and curry leaves.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Then add in chopped onions. Fry till the onions becomes translucent.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Add in rava and give a mix.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Give a mix and cook for 1 to 2 minutes under a low flame.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Later add in hot water. Keep stirring without any lumps.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Salt to taste.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Further, close the lid and allow it to cook.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Add in grated coconut and give a mix.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Finally, khara bath is ready to serve.

KESARI BATH

KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
In a pan add in oil or ghee, cloves, dry grapes and cashew nuts. Fry till golden brown.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Then add in roasted rava and give a mix.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Further, add in turmeric powder and required water. Give a mix.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Later add in cardamom powder and give a mix. Then close the lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes under low flame.
KHARA BATH AND KESARI BATH
Add in fried dry grapes and cashew nuts. Finally, khara bath and kesari bath is ready to serve.
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