Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of rice flour
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of ghee
- 1/2 cup of cashew nuts, chopped
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Plate
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, and cardamom powder.
2. Add milk and water gradually to the mixture and knead it into a smooth dough.
3. Make small balls out of the dough and flatten them into discs.
4. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and fry the discs until they turn golden brown on both sides.
5. Remove the discs from the pan and soak them in sugar syrup for 10-15 minutes.
6. In the meantime, roast the chopped cashew nuts in a pan until they turn golden brown.
7. Once the discs are soaked, remove them from the syrup and place them on a plate.
8. Garnish the discs with the roasted cashew nuts.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
5. Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4-6 people
Nutritional information:
Calories: 300
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Rice flour can be substituted with semolina.
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with wheat flour.
- Ghee can be substituted with vegetable oil.
Variations:
- Instead of cashew nuts, almonds or pistachios can be used.
- The discs can be flavored with saffron or rose water.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the dough is kneaded well to avoid cracks in the discs.
- Soak the discs in sugar syrup for the right amount of time to ensure they are sweet enough.
Storage instructions:
Store the Rasabali in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the Rasabali in a microwave or a pan for a few seconds before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the Rasabali on a plate with a drizzle of sugar syrup and a few cashew nuts on top.
Garnishes:
Roasted cashew nuts
Pairings:
Rasabali can be paired with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Rasabali can be served as a dessert on its own.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the discs are breaking while frying, add a little more water to the dough.
- If the discs are not soaking the sugar syrup properly, heat the syrup for a few more minutes.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the cashew nuts are roasted properly to avoid any bacterial contamination.
Food history:
Rasabali is a traditional dessert from the Indian state of Odisha.
Flavor profiles:
Rasabali has a sweet and nutty flavor.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the Rasabali as a dessert after a meal.
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