Jharkhand Arsa Rice Jaggery Fried Sweet Karam Festival Tribal

Method

1. 1

   Combine rice flour, cardamom powder, sesame seeds and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add dissolved strained jaggery water gradually, mixing into a smooth thick batter.

3. 3

   It should hold a round shape when dropped from a spoon — not runny.

4. 4

   Rest the batter 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat oil for deep frying on medium.

6. 6

   Drop heaped tbsp portions carefully into the hot oil.

7. 7

   They form rough disc-shaped fritters 6 to 7 cm wide.

8. 8

   Fry on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels. Cool slightly before eating — the hot jaggery inside remains very hot.

10. 10

    Arsa becomes crispier as it cools.