Selroti (Rice Donut, Nepali Style)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 14
Selroti: A Traditional Rice Donut from Nepal
in Pastry

Prep

4 hours

Cook

30 min

Ready In

4 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups basmati rice , soaked for a few hours
3 cups soft butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup almond nuts
1/4 cup cashew nuts
2 tablespoons grated coconut
3 cups chilled whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 liter cooking oil
powdered sugar , for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
349
Sugar
14g
Fat
25g
Selroti is a popular Nepali snack or breakfast dish consisting of deep-fried dough made from rice flour and flavored with cardamom, nuts, and coconut. It is served at festive occasions, such as weddings, religious ceremonies, and cultural festivals. Selroti can be enjoyed on its own or with a cup of tea or yogurt. While traditionally made with white rice flour, variations of Selroti can be made using other flours and spices as well. Try making Selroti at home and bring some Nepali flavors to your table.

Instructions

1.Drain the soaked basmati rice and grind it in a blender until it forms a fine paste.
2.Add butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cardamom, almond nuts, cashew nuts, grated coconut, chilled whole milk, and salt to the rice paste and blend again until smooth.
3.Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it sit for an hour.
4.Heat cooking oil in a deep frying pan.
5.Fill a circular funnel with the rice mixture and start squeezing it into the hot oil to form a spiral shape. Fry it until it turns golden brown and crispy from both sides.
6.Take the fried Selroti out and keep it on a paper towel to soak excess oil.
7.Dust it with powdered sugar before serving.

PROS

Selroti is a perfect blend of sweet, crispy, and chewy texture that offers a satisfying mouthfeel.

It is a popular snack or breakfast dish across Nepal and India, making it a great addition to your cultural cuisine.

It is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients.

CONS

As with any deep-fried food, Selroti can be high in calories and unhealthy oils, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

People with gluten allergies cannot consume this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Though Selroti may not be a health food, it does contain several nutrients.
Basmati rice provides complex carbohydrates, while nuts and grated coconut offer healthy fats, fiber, protein, and vitamins.
Cardamom can help regulate blood pressure and sugar, as well as providing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects.

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