Ariselu

INGREDIENTS :

Rice : 11/2kg
Sugar : 1kg
Candamom : 2no
Sesame seeds/nuvulu : 1/4cup
Dry Coconut powder : 2tbsp(opt)
Poppy seeds : 1tbsp(opt)
Ghee/Oil : 1tbsp

PROCEDURE :

1. Wash rice thoroughly ,Soak them overnight and remove water completely .Spread them on a cloth for a few minutes to make sure that the rice is dry

2.Make a fine powder of it in a blender ,sieve if necessary and set aside .
3.Add 1/4 cup of water to the sugar and heat it in a pan till it melts .Heat it on low flame till it becomes thick syrup (if u pour little syrup in a cup of water , u would be able to make a small ball) .turn off the heat add 1tbsp of ghee/oil , elachi powder,poppy seeds(fried) and coconut powder.

4.Add the rice flour to it slowly and stir well ,and make sure that no lumps are formed .When slightly cool make big lime size balls of it

5.Heat oil in a thick bottom pan ,Pat each ball into a thin, round and flat disc on  a plastic sheet and add  few sesame seeds.

6.Fry each one in oil , till deep brown and remove (To remove the oil completely, place it between two flat ladles and press).

7.Repeat the procedure till the dough is over . store them in a air tight container .These Ariselu last for more than two weeks