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Pootharekulu with Raisins Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Special Equipment Needed:
- Non-stick pan
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a non-stick pan, roast the rice flour on low heat until it turns light brown.
2. Add ghee to the pan and mix well with the rice flour.
3. Add powdered sugar and cardamom powder to the pan and mix well.
4. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down.
5. Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, take a small portion and spread it on a parchment paper using a rolling pin.
6. Sprinkle raisins on top of the spread mixture.
7. Roll the parchment paper to form a cylinder shape.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
9. Let the rolls cool down and then cut them into small pieces.
10. Serve and enjoy!


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Low heat
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Raisins can be substituted with any other dried fruit of your choice.

Variations:
- You can add chopped nuts to the mixture for added texture and flavor.

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to roast the rice flour on low heat to prevent burning.
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan.
- Let the rolls cool down completely before cutting them into pieces.

Storage Instructions:
- Store the pootharekulu in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Reheating Instructions:
- Pootharekulu do not need to be reheated.

Presentation Ideas:
- Serve the pootharekulu on a platter with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped nuts or edible flowers.

Pairings:
- Pootharekulu can be served with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested Side Dishes:
- Pootharekulu can be served as a dessert on its own.

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the mixture is too dry, add more ghee to the pan.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more rice flour to the pan.

Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to use clean utensils and equipment when making the pootharekulu.
- Store the pootharekulu in an airtight container to prevent contamination.

Food History:
- Pootharekulu is a traditional sweet from Andhra Pradesh, India.

Flavor Profiles:
- Pootharekulu has a sweet and nutty flavor.

Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the pootharekulu as a dessert after a meal.

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Taste: Crispy, Sweet, Nutty, Chewy