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Sel Roti

Name: Sel Roti
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 600 g Rice (soaked overnight); 150 g Sugar; 60 g Ghee; 150 ml Milk; 1 piece Banana; 1 tsp Ground cardamom; 0.5 tsp Ground cloves; 1.5 l Oil for frying; 1 pinch Salt

Sel Roti is a classic Nepalese bread that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Rice (soaked overnight), Ghee, Milk, Banana, Ground cardamom, Ground cloves and Oil for frying, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Nepalese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Dal Bhat.

Difficulty: hardPrep: 60 minCook: 40 minServes 8

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Ingredients

Rice (soaked overnight)600 g
Sugar150 g
Ghee60 g
Milk150 ml
Banana1 piece
Ground cardamom1 tsp
Ground cloves0.5 tsp
Oil for frying1.5 l
Salt1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Soak the rice in cold water overnight, drain it and pat it dry with a cloth.

Step 2

Grind the wet rice in a blender with the milk to a smooth thick paste without grit.

Step 3

Work in the sugar, melted ghee, mashed banana, cardamom, cloves and salt.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Beat the batter by hand for twenty minutes in circular movements, working air into it.

Step 5

Let the batter stand an hour; it ferments slightly and turns bubbly.

Step 6

Heat the oil to 165 °C and pour the batter into it in a ring, in one continuous movement.

Step 7🍳 Fry

Fry two minutes a side, turning with two chopsticks, to a golden colour.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Sel Roti carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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