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Tangy Nepalese Sel Roti with Cardamom

Name: Tangy Nepalese Sel Roti with Cardamom
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: Rice, 2 cups — soaked overnight; Sugar, 3/4 cup; Ghee, 1/4 cup — melted; Ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Yogurt, 1 cup — for tanginess; Water, as needed; Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Sel Roti is a traditional Nepalese delicacy that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, subtly flavored with cardamom and a touch of tanginess.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 7, 2025

Tangy Nepalese Sel Roti with Cardamom — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice Batter

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 337 kcal
Protein: 3.9 g
Carbs: 55.4 g
Fat: 10.5 g
Fiber: 0.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2696 kcal
Protein: 31 g
Carbs: 443 g
Fat: 84 g
Fiber: 4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Rice 2 cups — soaked overnight	1300	23	280	2	3
Sugar 3/4 cup	580	0	150	0	0
Ghee 1/4 cup — melted	410	0	0	46	0
Ground cardamom 1 teaspoon	6	0	1	0	1
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Yogurt 1 cup — for tanginess	150	8	12	8	0
Water as needed	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for deep frying	250	0	0	28	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice Batter

1
Drain and Blend Rice
Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a blender.
2
Add Yogurt, Sugar, and Cardamom
Add yogurt, sugar, and cardamom into the blender.
3
Blend Batter
Blend until smooth, adding water as necessary to achieve a batter-like consistency.
Tip: Ensure the batter is smooth to prevent clumps.
4
Stir in Ghee and Salt
Stir in melted ghee and salt. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Allow the batter to rest to enhance flavors.