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Rava Payasam: Healthy Dessert Recipe For Festive Season | Fitelo

Damini Kapoor

Damini Kapoor
Oct 2022

2 min read
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Ingredients
  • Raisins - 7 raisins (3.5 gms)
  • Almonds - 7 (8.4 gms)
  • Desi Ghee - 1 tbsp
  • Semolina (Suji/Rava) - 3 Tbsp
  • Low Fat Milk - 1 Cup (240 ml)
  • Cardamom powder - 1 tsp.
  • Apple (Grated) - 1
  • Indian festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, or rather Karwachauth wouldn’t be complete without sweets. Festival decoration, house cleaning, shopping, and Diwali gift distribution, take way too much time. So, for the last-minute handmade sweet, we are here with an instant recipe “Rava Payasam aka Suji kheer”.

    Rava payasam a South Indian sweet dish also known as Rava kheer, semolina kheer, or suji kheer can be prepared with just a few ingredients. This extremely tasty dessert only takes 15 minutes to prepare for anyone. So, let’s endeavor this unique, simple recipe.

    How To Make Rava Payasam or Suji Kheer?

    • To begin Rava kheer, slice the almonds and grate the apple too. Then, set them aside.
    • Then, heat a pan on low flame and add 1 tbsp of desi ghee.
    • Now, add suji/rava and keep stirring it to roast.
    • As suji turns golden brown, add grated apple and raisins to it. After that, mix it well.
    • Then, pour milk and keep stirring to make it lump-free. After that, add cardamom powder and boil.
    • Now, boil till a fine consistency. After that, turn off the flame and garnish it with almonds and raisins.
    • Finally, your suji apple kheer is ready to serve. Then, enjoy this deliciousness.

    Pro Tip

    • You can also use dates or dates syrup as a natural sweetener.
    • Also, you can serve it as a main meal or as an after-meal dessert.
    • Moreover, you can add saffron, a few cashews, and pistachios to add aroma.

    Nutritional Value Of Rava Payasam/Suji Kheer

    NutrientsValue [per two servings]
    Calories370.93 Kcal
    Protein11.104 gms
    Carbs55.13 gms
    Fiber5.38 gms

    FYI: 1 tsp = 2gms, 1 tbsp = 5.8 gms

    Rava Payasam Or Suji Kheer Benefits

    This suji apple kheer with no added sugar and artificial color or flavors offers immense health benefits. Here are the following:

    • Firstly, semolina or Rava is high in vitamin B like thiamine and folate.
    • Moreover, suji is high in protein, and fiber, and low in fat. Also, it is a good source of magnesium and iron which support good heart health.
    • Also, almonds are high in vitamin E and antioxidants which are very good for brain functioning, skin, and hair.
    • Furthermore, cardamom has an anti-inflammatory effect and treats bad breath, and prevents cavities.
    • A, being a low-calorie and water-rich fruit, the apple benefits us in numerous ways. both soluble and insoluble fiber are abundant in apples. And a diet high in fiber is excellent for controlling high blood sugar levels.

    FAQs

    Why Semolina is healthy?

    Semolina/Suji or Rava is healthy because it is:

    1. High in protein.
    2. Low in fat.
    3. High in fiber.
    4. Rich in iron.

    Who can consume Rava/Semolina or suji?

    With all the healthy properties, semolina is a very good and instant source of health be it for general health, or if you are looking to develop muscles and gain weight.

    Who cannot consume suji?

    As Suji is very high in carbs and higher in the glycemic index, it’s not recommended for diabetic patients.

    Can I have Suji during weight loss?

    Yes, you can still include Suji in a restricted portion of your diet but we recommend you do not consume it daily.

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