Skip to main content
Sylheti Handesh
Photo: Niklas Rhose

Sylheti Handesh

3 ingredients 6 steps 1 hr Varies wikibooks
Share this recipe

Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

953
Calories
18g
Protein
15g
Fat
186g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Date 1 date (24g) medjool 66
Molasses 1 tbsp (20g) 58
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Syrup not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic date syrup (traditional), molasses , or sugar
  • 2 cups rice flour
  • Cooking oil for deep frying

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine the molasses and rice flour. Knead the mixture well until it forms a smooth, pliable dough . If the mixture is too dry, you can add a little water to achieve the desired consistency.

2

Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

3

Take small portions of the dough and shape them into round or oval discs, about the size of your palm.

4

Carefully slide the shaped dough into the hot oil and fry until it puffs up and turns golden brown. Be cautious when frying, as the oil will be very hot.

5

Remove the fried handesh from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

6

Allow the handesh to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

Curious what else pairs well?

Use our flavor tools to explore molecular pairings, find substitutes, and discover novel combinations.