Puffed Rice and Sesame Bars

by Tarla Dalal

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पफ्ड राईस एण्ड सेसमे बार्स - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Puffed Rice and Sesame Bars in Hindi)

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Here is a timeless, traditional treat that has been enjoyed by generations of Indian kids. Crisp puffed rice and aromatic roasted sesame seeds bound together with jaggery and spiced mildly with cardamom, the Puffed Rice and Sesame Bars casts a culinary spell that binds young ones speechless with joy! Overflowing with iron and carbohydrates, this energy-giving delight is ideal for kids.

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Puffed Rice and Sesame Bars recipe - How to make Puffed Rice and Sesame Bars

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 4 mins Total Time: 9 mins Makes 8 bars
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Ingredients

1/4 cup grated jaggery (gur)
1 cup puffed rice (kurmura) , toasted
1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds (til)
a pinch of cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 tsp oil for greasing

Method

Put the jaggery in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a slow flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till the jaggery turns light brown in colour, while stirring continuously.
Remove from the flame, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour this mixture onto a greased marble or stone surface.
Using a large greased rolling pin, roll out the mixture to a 150 mm. X 112 mm. (6" x 4½ ") rectangle and 12 mm. ½ thickness.
Cut into 75 mm. X 27 mm. (3" x 1½ ") bars.
Store in an air-tight container.