Anarse Recipe For Chhath Puja: Step-By-Step Guide 

By Tarishi Shrivastava

November 7, 2024

Anarse is a traditional sweet made from rice and jaggery; it has a crunchy and nutty texture. It is prepared during Chhath Puja, Anarse is a symbol of good luck and is enjoyed as a divine treat. Made with minimal ingredients, it might take a bit of time to make it, but a bit of patience is worth it: 

Ingredients

1 cup rice 1 cup jaggery 1 tbsp white sesame seeds 2 tbsp ghee Ghee for frying

Step 1

Wash and soak the rice for 3 days; change the water daily.

Step 2

Drain and spread the rice to dry. Grind to a fine powder once dry.

Step 3

Mix rice flour with grated jaggery. Knead with ghee to a firm dough. Let it rest for 2 hours.

Step 4

Take small portions, make balls and flatten them slightly. Dip one side in sesame seeds.

Step 5

Heat ghee in a pan on a medium flame for frying. Place Anarse in ghee, sesame side up. Fry on low flame till golden.

Step 6

Drain excess ghee and cool completely before serving. Enjoy this Chhath Puja treat!