Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of rice flour
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of ghee
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of almonds, chopped
- Oil for frying
Special equipment needed:
- Anarsa mould
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, powdered sugar, ghee, and milk. Mix well to form a dough.
2. Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth.
3. Add chopped almonds to the dough and mix well.
4. Cover the dough and let it rest for 2-3 hours.
5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
6. Grease the anarsa mould with ghee.
7. Take a small portion of the dough and press it into the mould to form a small disc.
8. Carefully remove the anarsa from the mould and gently drop it into the hot oil.
9. Fry the anarsa until it turns golden brown.
10. Remove the anarsa from the oil and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
11. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
12. Allow the anarsa to cool completely before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 3 hours
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Oil temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
This recipe makes approximately 20-25 anarsa.
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 160
Total fat: 8g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total carbohydrates: 20g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Almonds can be substituted with any other nuts of your choice.
- Ghee can be substituted with butter or oil.
Variations:
- Anarsa can be made with sesame seeds instead of almonds.
- Anarsa can be made with jaggery instead of powdered sugar.
Tips and tricks:
- Knead the dough well to ensure that the anarsa turns out crispy.
- Use a non-stick pan for frying to prevent the anarsa from sticking to the bottom.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the anarsa to prevent it from absorbing excess oil.
Storage instructions:
Anarsa can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
Anarsa can be reheated in a microwave or oven for a few seconds before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Serve anarsa on a plate lined with a paper doily.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped almonds or powdered sugar.
Pairings:
Anarsa can be paired with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Anarsa can be served as a dessert or snack on its own.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the anarsa turns out too hard, add a little more milk to the dough.
- If the anarsa turns out too soft, add a little more rice flour to the dough.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the anarsa to prevent it from absorbing excess oil.
- Use fresh ingredients to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
Anarsa is a traditional Indian sweet that originated in the state of Bihar.
Flavor profiles:
Anarsa has a sweet and nutty flavor.
Serving suggestions:
Serve anarsa as a dessert or snack on its own.
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