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Sel Roti
Nepal
Sisters make sel roti for their brothers during Tihar — the festival of lights. A ritual exchange of food and love.
Nepali ring-shaped rice doughnut — fermented rice batter fried in ghee to form crispy golden rings. The ritual food of Tihar festival.
Prep
12 hrs
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
425 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500grice flour
3 tbspsugar
3 tbspghee
1 tspcardamom
300mlwater
gheefor frying
Method
1
Mix rice flour with sugar, ghee, cardamom and enough water for a thick pouring batter. Rest 30 minutes.
2
Pour batter in rings into hot ghee. Fry 3-4 minutes each side. Drain. Serve warm.
Chef's Tip
Pour the batter in a confident, even circle — practice the motion before the ghee is hot.
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