Sel roti

Sel roti (Nepali: सेल रोटी) is a traditional homemade, sweet, ring-shaped rice bread/doughnut originating from [Nepal]. It is mostly prepared during Dashain and Tihar, widely celebrated Hindu festivals in Nepal and Sikkim and Darjeeling regions in India.

Sel roti
TypeBread
Place of originNepal
Region or stateAsia
Associated national cuisineNepal
Main ingredientsRice flour, water, sugar, butter, cardamom, cloves

Preparation and ingredients

It is made of rice flour with adding customized flavours. A semi-liquid rice flour dough is usually prepared by adding milk, water, cooking oil, sugar, ghee, butter, cardamom, cloves, bananas and other flavours of personal choice.[1] The ingredients are mixed well by stirring. Once the semi liquid dough is ready, it is deep fried in boiling oil or ghee.

The dough is poured by hand on home-made shortening or oil in ring shape and cooked on high heat until it turns light brown on both sides. Two sticks called jhir in the local language, each 1 foot (30 cm) long are used for turning the bread while cooking.[2]

Sel roti are cooked in bulk and can be stored at room temperature for least 20 days. Sel roti are often sent as special gifts to family members living away from home or used as prasad in puja.

  • The batter
  • Sel Roti cooking in progress

Occasions

Sel roti is a delicacy - made mainly for the great Nepali celebration of the Dashain and Tihar festivals. It is unique to Nepal and has become an iconic symbol of Nepali culture and festivities, and is made and served throughout the country during the festivals of Dasain, Tihar and Teej; and during wedding parties, bratabandha and other ceremonies. Sel roti is also a traditional food in Nepali-speaking communities in India, namely Darjeeling, Sikkim, Siliguri and Kalimpong. It is an essential food in most Nepalese cultural and traditional events.[3]

  • Sel roti, Nepalese food
  • Nepali Cuisine

See also

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2010-11-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Nepali Brihat Sabdhakosh 7th ed. Kamaladi Kathmandu: Praygya Pratisthan. p. 1299.
  3. Sel Roti We All Nepali
  • Media related to Selroti at Wikimedia Commons


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