Lai (Puffed Rice Jaggery Bars)

Lai (Puffed Rice Jaggery Bars)

Light puffed-rice-and-sesame bars bound with Anveshan Jaggery Powder — a crunchy Sankranti treat.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min
Cook Time15 min
Total Time25 min

Ingredients

  • Puffed rice (murmura)
  • White sesame seeds, roasted
  • Water
  • Cardamom powder

How to Make Lai (Puffed Rice Jaggery Bars)

  1. 1

    Lightly warm the puffed rice so it's crisp.

  2. 2

    Cook the Anveshan Jaggery Powder with a little water to a hard-ball syrup; add cardamom.

  3. 3

    Quickly mix in the puffed rice and roasted sesame until coated.

Tips for the Best Lai (Puffed Rice Jaggery Bars)

  • Warm the puffed rice first so the finished lai stays crunchy.
  • The Anveshan jaggery must reach hard-ball stage or the bars won't set crisp.

Frequently Asked Questions

More about Anveshan Jaggery Powder

Duration: Best to use it before 12 months from the date of packaging.

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