Imartis by Dilpasand Recipe
Imartis is a popular Indian sweet that is made from deep-fried lentil batter soaked in sugar syrup. It is a crispy and flaky dessert that is often enjoyed on special occasions.
Imartis by Dilpasand Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: Indian, PakistaniDifficulty: MediumServings
6-8
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
300-400
kcalImrati is typically eaten as a dessert on its own. It can also be served with a side of ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
White lentils (1 cup)
Sugar (2 cup)
Water (4 cup)
Green Cardamom powder (2 tablespoons)
Food color (1 teaspoon)
Corn starch (2 tablespoon)
Baking soda (1 pinch)
Directions
- Soak and Grind:
- In a large bowl, combine white lentils with warm water. Allow it to soak overnight until the lentils become soft.
- Transfer the soaked lentils to a grinder and grind them into a smooth paste. Ensure the paste is free of lumps.
- Add a pinch of baking soda and ¼ teaspoon of food color (adjust to preference) to the paste. Mix well.
- Prepare Piping Bag:
- Transfer the mixture into a piping bag. Place the bag in the refrigerator for five minutes to allow it to set.
- Heat Oil for Frying:
- Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Ensure the oil is sufficiently hot.
- Shape and Fry
- Using the piping bag, form a large circle with small circles around the edge. Allow them to fry until they turn crispy and acquire a golden-orange hue.
- Make Sugar Syrup:
- In a separate pan, combine water and sugar. Allow the sugar to completely dissolve, resulting in a thick and sticky syrup.
- Soak Imratis:
- Submerge the fried imratis into the sugar syrup. Let them soak for a minimum of fifteen minutes.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Plate the imratis and garnish them with almonds and pistachios, if desired. Your delectable imratis are now ready to be served!
