Are you a sweet tooth enthusiast who loves to indulge in traditional Indian sweets? If yes, then you know that nothing beats the sugary goodness of imarti! This luscious dessert made from urad dal and saffron syrup is an absolute treat for your taste buds. But have you ever wondered how to make this delightful delicacy at home? In this blog post, we’ll show you step-by-step instructions on how to make imarti that tastes just as good (if not better) than the ones from the local sweet shop. So put your apron on and let’s cooking!
ingredients needed to make imarti
In order to make imarti, you will need the following ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter
1¼ cups water
Oil for deep frying
For the syrup:
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons rose water or saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoons milk
additional rose petals and pistachios for garnish (optional)
method of making imarti step by step
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in ghee with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Slowly add water, mixing with your hands to form a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Pinch off small balls of dough and shape into ovals about 3 inches long. Make a depression in the center of each oval with your thumb. Deep fry for a min in hot oil until it become golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
Boil sugar and water together until syrupy. Add rose water or saffron milk mixture. Dip each imarti into the syrup and place on a serving plate. Garnish with additional rose petals and pistachios if desired.
history
Imarti is a traditional Indian dessert, made with maida flour, ghee, sugar and rose water. It is deep-fried in ghee and then soaked in syrup. The imarti is then garnished with pistachios, almonds or cashews.
The origin of imarti is thought to be in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. However, it is now popular all over India and Pakistan. Imarti was traditionally made during festivals and celebrations. Nowadays, it is commonly found on the menu of most Indian restaurants.