Sweet Semolina Pudding with Ginger Topping

Ingredients

• Pudding:
• 2 1/2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
• 1 tablespoon ghee (Indian clarified butter)
• 1/2 cup semolina
• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• Topping:
• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vodka
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger

Preparation

1. To prepare pudding, combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until raisins puff, stirring constantly. Stir in semolina, and cook 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add water, granulated sugar, saffron, and cardamom; cook 1 minute, stirring rapidly to avoid lumps. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 4 minutes or until semolina is soft, stirring frequently. Divide mixture evenly among 16 miniature muffin cups. Cool completely. Place a plate upside down on top of pan, and invert puddings onto plate.
2. To prepare topping, combine yogurt, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vodka in a medium bowl, and stir until smooth. Fold in the ginger. Serve with pudding.