Sel Roti - Sikkim Special



Sikkim is the state located in Himalayas bordered by Nepal to West and Bhutan by East and West Bengal to South.
As it borders Nepal,the food has the influence and Sikkim is the only state that has Nepali majority.Traditionally Sikkimese are rice eaters,coming to the recipe Sel roti is a traditional sweet,ring shaped bread/doughnut made during Tihar.
This sweet tastes almost like the sakkarai athirasam prepared in South India.The rice is soaked and grind to a fine paste along with ghee and sugar,fried in the oil.The consistency of the batter  is very important,if its too thick dropping will be diffident whereas if its thin it may becomes flat.Making a perfect sel roti needs lots of practice,the shape and appearance doesn't look like the original recipe but it tastes very delicious.Off to the recipe..............................



Basic Information
Recipe Source  Here
Soaking time 6-7 hours Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 15-20 minutes
Makes 10-12


Ingredients


IngredientQuantity
Raw Rice Flour/pacharisi1 cup
Ghee/nei1/4cup
Sugar/sakkarai1/4 cup
Cardamom/ellakai2-3
Salta pinch
Oilfor frying



Method


  • Soak the rice for overnight or at least 6 hours,grind it to a fine paste along with ghee,sugar,cardamom and a pinch of salt.Do not add too much f water while grinding. Transfer it to a bowl.

  • Heat a pan with oil,take the ground batter in a small cup,once the oil becomes hot pour it in the oil in a circular ring.Fry it till the sizzling sound ceases.Remove it from the oil and drain it on a paper towel.

  • Sel roti is ready.



Enjoy......................................................











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