Bara Recipe (Perfectly Crispy) in Newari style | Bara Recipe | Foodsal recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a similar flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and can be made at home.

Soak black lentil (Maas ko dal) overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked lentils.

Blend the lentils with ginger/garlic paste, chopped green onion, and chopped green chilli until smooth.

Add rice flour, cumin powder, salt, and hing to the mixture and blend until combined.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Spoon dollops of the batter into the hot oil, frying in batches.

Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried Baras and drain on paper towels.

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