Sel roti is a ring-shaped sweet bread of rice flour, inseparable in Nepal from festivals like Tihar and Dashain. It is often made in large batches for guests.
The flowing batter is artfully poured into hot oil to form a crisp ring that stays soft inside – with a hint of cardamom and cinnamon.
Servings12 pieces
Time60 min (+ soaking)
LevelMedium
Ingredients
Rice (soaked)★300 g
Sugar★100 g
Melted butter (ghee)★2 tbsp
Banana (ripe)1
Cardamom & cinnamon★some of each
Milkas needed
Frying oilas needed
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Blend the soaked rice with sugar, banana and spices until fine.
2
Stir with milk into a thick, flowing batter.
3
Let the batter rest for 1 hour.
4
Pour in a circle into hot oil to form a ring.
5
Fry golden brown, turn and drain.
Make it original
Rice, cardamom and ghee for Nepali sel roti are in the Asia Boutique.
