Dehrori - Rice and Yogurt fritters in Sugar Syrup

This is one of the exotic lost recipes from Chattisgarh made with lots love and patience. The Rice and Yogurt fritters deep fried in Desi ghee than soaking into saffron and lime flavored syrup, this recipe is sure to win your taste buds.

Ingredients:

2 Cup Rice
3/4th Cup thick Yogurt
1.5 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Water
5-6 Strands of Saffron and Rose Petals
1/2 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1.2 Tablespoon Cardamom Powder
2 Tablespoon Ghee
Ghee for Frying

Recipe :

1. Wash the rice and soak them for 3-4 Hours, Once soaked, drain the extra water and dry the rice completely for 2-3 hours.

2. In a Pan heat sugar and water to make a syrup of 1 thread consistency. Add saffron strands, Lime Juice and cardamom powder, keep aside.

3. In a Mixer take the rice and pulse it to a Coarse powder ( Semolina like texture). Take out the coarse Rice powder in a bowl and add Yogurt,Ghee to make a thick paste. Mix gently.

4. In a Pan heat Ghee, Start adding small fritters made with Yogurt and Rice paste and fry till golden brown. Place the fritters in absorbent paper to soak the extra ghee.

5. Add these fritters into warm Sugar syrup and let it soak for 3-4 hours. Garnish with Rose Petals and Serve the Dehrori.