Make This Season Even Sweeter With Homemade Anarse

By Bhavana Verma

December 23rd, 2023

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Anarse is a staple sweet of Maharashtrian cuisine that has been around for centuries. This authentic Maharashtrian sweet holds a special place in the hearts of every Maharashtrian and is often considered a holy sweet made for special occasions as an offering to God. Begin your new year with this delicious Maharashtrian delicacy by making it at home through the simple steps.

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Ingredients

2 cups rice flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar or use grated jaggery 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup khus khus/ poppy seeds 1/4 ripe banana Ghee for frying

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Step 1

Combine grated jaggery powder and rice flour in a bowl.

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Step 2

Sprinkle milk little by little, kneading mixture into a soft dough. Keep the dough covered with a soft muslin cloth.

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Step 3

Add one mashed banana to the mixture and mix it thoroughly until combined.

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Step 4

Make small balls out of the dough and press gently to make it flat. Roll it over poppy seeds to make them stick to it.

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Step 5

Shallow fry the anarsa in medium hot oil until golden on low-medium heat. Keep pouring the hot oil on the centre of the anarsa to make it evenly brown.

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Step 6

Remove on a plate and let it cool before storing to make them crispy.

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Serve

Enjoy delicious homemade anarsa with your family!

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