Arisa Pitha (Deep-fried Rice Flour Pancakes)
Deep-fried Rice Flour Pancakes, also known as Arisa Pitha, are a popular delicacy in Odia cuisine. These crispy and delicious pancakes are made with rice flour and jaggery, and are often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice flour
- 1 cup grated jaggery
- 1/2 cup water
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the rice flour and grated jaggery.
- Add water gradually and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into pancakes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the pancakes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pancakes from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the deep-fried rice flour pancakes hot and crispy.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 4g
Supplies
Deep pan Paper towels
Tools
Mixing bowl Rolling pin
Serving suggestions
Serve the deep-fried rice flour pancakes with a hot cup of tea or as a dessert after a traditional Odia meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cardamom powder to the dough before frying the pancakes.
Cost
$5