Imarti

Name: Imarti
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup split husked urad dal, soaked 4 hours; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/8 tsp orange food coloring; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp lemon juice, squeezed; 3 cups vegetable oil

A traditional sweet made from a whipped lentil batter piped into flower patterns, deep fried, and soaked in cardamom scented syrup.

55 minHardServes 5280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup split husked urad dal, soaked 4 hours
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp orange food coloring
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp lemon juice, squeezed
3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Drain 1 cup soaked 4 hours split husked urad dal and blend into a smooth, thick batter using minimal water.
2

Whisk the batter vigorously for 10 minutes until light and airy, then mix in 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/8 tsp orange food coloring.
3

Boil 1.5 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan until a one-string consistency forms, then stir in 1/2 tsp ground cardamom and 1 tsp squeezed lemon juice.
4

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a wide flat-bottomed pan over medium-low heat.
5

Transfer batter to a piping bag with a small round tip and pipe circular flower patterns directly into the warm oil.
6

Fry on both sides until crisp, then submerge immediately in warm sugar syrup for 3 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Imarti keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Imarti?

Yes. As written it serves 5. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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