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Anarsa

 

Anarsa is a traditional sweet dish that is popular in many parts of India, including Jharkhand. It is typically made during festivals and special occasions like weddings, and is often offered as prasad (sacred offering) at temples. Anarsa is made with rice flour, jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), and sesame seeds, and has a unique flavor and texture. In this blog post, we'll explore the recipe of Anarsa of Jharkhand.

 




Ingredients:

2 cups of rice flour

1 cup of jaggery

1/4 cup of sesame seeds

Oil for frying

Water as needed

 

Instructions:

Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Drain the water from the rice and spread it out on a clean cloth to dry completely. Once the rice is dry, grind it to a fine powder.

In a separate pan, melt the jaggery with a little water until it forms a thick syrup. Once the jaggery syrup is ready, remove it from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

Add the jaggery syrup to the rice flour and mix well. Knead the mixture to form a smooth dough, adding water as needed.

Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 2 hours.

After 2 hours, heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly. Coat each ball with sesame seeds, pressing them gently so that they stick to the dough.

Fry the anarsa in hot oil until they turn golden brown on both sides.

Drain the anarsa on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Allow the anarsa to cool before serving.

 

Anarsa is a delicious sweet dish that is popular in Jharkhand and other parts of India. It is made with rice flour, jaggery, and sesame seeds, and has a unique flavor and texture that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're making anarsa for a festival or special occasion, or just to enjoy as a dessert, this recipe is sure to impress. So why not give it a try and discover the sweet flavors of Jharkhand!

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