In a safe microwave plate, spread the rava and microwave it for 30 seconds.
After 30 seconds, mix it well so that the rava doesn’t form into lumps.
Then in a microwave safe bowl, add the ¾ cup of water and microwave for 1 minute.
Carefully remove it from the microwave after a minute, and mix it once. Then add the Elaichi powder, saffron, mango essence and the mango puree.
Mix them all together and microwave for 30 seconds.
After 30 seconds, carefully remove it and mix it once. Then slowly add the rava. Make sure you are stirring while adding the rava.
Microwave this rava mix for 45 seconds.
Remove it from the microwave and stir it vigorously so that no lumps are formed.
Finally, add the two tbsps. Of sugar and stir it again.
Microwave this sugar added rava mix for 30 seconds, and that’s it.
Mix it once. Serve this kesari warm topped with nuts or mango slices.
Notes
The time varies depending upon the Microwave setting. So the time varies as per your settings. I would recommend always starting with 30 seconds of cooking and cook more if required.
The final mix might look semi-solid, but as it cools down the kesari thickens.
My mango puree was super sweet, so went with only 2 tbsps of sugar. Adjust according to your taste preference.
The mango essence is entirely optional.
If you want to prepare plain kesari, skip the mango puree and add 1 cup of water instead of a ¾ cup and add kesari powder and your favorite fruit essence for the color and flavor.
Or you can add ¼ cup of non-dairy milk like almond milk or cashew milk instead of mango puree.
Serve this kesari warm, if it's cooled down, add a little water or any non-dairy milk and microwave again for 30 to 35 seconds before serving.