A Dish From India That Can Make Some Occasions Very Special

“This dish is traditionally made in India on special occasions, particularly birthdays,” Daisy Shroff writes.

RAVO

1 cup butter, margarine or vegetable shortening

1/4 cup slivered almonds

1/4 cup raisins, optional

1/2 pound (1 1/4 cups) cream of wheat

1/2 cup milk

1 1/2 cups water, about

1 cup sugar or to taste

1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt half of butter in large deep skillet. Fry almonds until golden brown, remove and reserve for topping. Saute raisins briefly, remove and reserve for topping.

Add remaining butter to skillet and heat to melt. Add cream of wheat and roast on medium-low heat until lightly browned, stirring constantly. (It is important to stir constantly to prevent scorching.) Add milk, stirring constantly.

Add water, 1/2 cup at time, stirring until water is absorbed and mixture is tender and cooked. (Mixture will be slightly lumpy.)

Add sugar to taste, continue stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Spoon onto serving platter and top with reserved raisins and almonds. Serve hot or cold. Makes 8 servings.

Note: Original recipe was double this amount. Recipe may be doubled, if desired.

--DAISY SHROFF

Fullerton

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