Selroti (Rice Donut, Nepali Style) Recipe

Name: Selroti (Rice Donut, Nepali Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups basmati rice, soaked for a few hours; 3 cups soft butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 1/4 cup almond nuts; 1/4 cup cashew nuts; 2 tablespoons grated coconut; 3 cups chilled whole milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 liter cooking oil; powdered sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

3 cups basmati rice, soaked for a few hours
3 cups soft butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup almond nuts
1/4 cup cashew nuts
2 tablespoons grated coconut
3 cups chilled whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 liter cooking oil
powdered sugar, for dusting

1
In a blender, grind soaked rice, grated coconut, almond and cashew nuts into a coarse paste.
2
In a large bowl, combine ground rice, butter and sugar; mix well.
3
Add vanilla extract and salt; incorporate well.
4
Start adding milk gradually to the rice-butter mixture, constantly stirring.
5
The end result should yield a batter with consistency similar to that for pancakes.
6
Heat oil.
7
Pour some of the batter into a baking pipe.
8
Pipe out the mixture into oil so that you have created an enclosed circle.
9
Allow frying until the oil side of Selroti is golden brown; turn over on the other side.
10
Remove from oil once both sides are cooked to golden brown and crispy.
11
Place on a sheet of paper towel to absorb excess oil.
12
Continue frying until all the batter is finished.
13
To serve, place two Selrotis on a plate; dust them with powdered sugar.

4326

kcal

Calories

402

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups basmati rice, soaked for a few hours, 3 cups soft butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Selroti (Rice Donut, Nepali Style) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Selroti (Rice Donut, Nepali Style)

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