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Selroti

Cultural Context

Selroti is a traditional Nepali rice-based doughnut, often prepared during festivals like Dashain and Tihar. This sweet treat holds a special place in Nepali culture, symbolizing joy and celebration. Its unique texture and flavor come from the fermentation of rice batter, making it a beloved delicacy that has found its way into various global cuisines, especially among the Nepali diaspora.

NepaliNPdessert
45 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
2 cups soaked rice
1kg rice flour
1/2 cup semolina
4tbs Black Cardamom
2tbs Cinnamon Powder
2tbs Green Cardamom Powder
2tbs baking powder
3tbs fennel seeds
8-10 tbs sugar
1 ltr milk
4tbs Desi Cow's ghee
1-1.5 cups of Water
1 ltr cooking oil for deep frying

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

coconut

🥗Healthier: dried coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: none

Dried flakes are easier to find and store.

yeast

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: none

Baking powder is a quick alternative.

1

Soak rice in water for several hours or overnight.

2

Drain the soaked rice and blend it into a smooth batter.

3

Add rice flour, semolina, black cardamom, cinnamon powder, green cardamom powder, baking powder, fennel seeds, sugar, milk, ghee, and water to the batter; mix well.

4

Allow the batter to rest for about 30 minutes.

5

Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

6

Pour a ladleful of batter into the hot oil, forming a ring shape.

7

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

8

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

9

Repeat with remaining batter.

10

Serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

soakingblendingfrying

Equipment Needed

blenderdeep panladlepaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

Nepali Rice DoughnutSel Roti

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