Dairy-Free Sel Roti (Nepalese Sweet Rice Bread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice flour
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1/4 cup Coconut milk
• 1 tsp Ghee Substitute
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 3 cups Oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of rice flour, the 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, the 1/2 cup of sugar, and the 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder. Whisk them together until they are evenly distributed.
2. 2Gradually add the 1 cup of water and the 1/4 cup of coconut milk to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or spoon until you have a smooth batter. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable.
3. 3Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder and the 1 teaspoon of ghee substitute. Mix until everything is fully incorporated into the batter.
4. 4Pour the 3 cups of oil into a deep frying pan or wok. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Carefully pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot oil in a circular motion, creating a ring shape. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until the sel roti is golden brown and puffed up. You will hear a gentle sizzle as it cooks.
6. 6Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the fried sel roti from the oil. Place the sel roti on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Repeat this process with the remaining batter.
7. 7Serve the sel roti warm or at room temperature.

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