Sel roti

Sel roti  is a Nepali traditional home-made, sweet, ring-shaped doughnut , prepared during festival Tihar, a widely celebrated Hindu festival in Nepal. It is made of rice rice flour with adding customized flavors. A semi liquid rice flour dough is usually prepared by adding milk, water, sugar, butter, natural spices such as cloves, cardamom,and other flavors of personal choice. The ingredients are mixed well by stirring. Once the semi liquid dough is ready, it 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(cuptero),each one foot long is used for turning the bread while cooking. Sel Roti are cooked in bulk and can be stored on room temperature for a couple of days. Sel roti are often sent as special gifts to family members living away from home.

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It is a delicacy - made mainly for the great Nepali celebration of the Tihar festival. Sel roti is unique to Nepal and has become an iconic symbol of Nepali culture and festivities. Sel roti is made and served throughout Nepal in the festival of Tihar (Dipawali), during wedding parties and other ceremonies. It is an essential food in most of Nepalese cultural and traditional events. Selroti is often cooked during various festivals such as Dasain, Tihar, etc. It is also cooked on ceremonies like marriage, bratabandha etc. by Nepalese women.