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Coconut Anarsa balls freshly fried, golden brown
Coconut sweet Indian dessert

Easy Coconut Anarsa Balls

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Traditionally, Anarsa is a labor-intensive sweet made from fermented rice for Diwali. This recipe is a quick 'instant' version that achieves a similar texture using a blend of flours and baking powder. The aroma of coconut and rose water instantly transports you to an Indian bazaar.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 300 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the dry ingredients together. The rice flour will provide the crunch.

2 ✓

Whisk the eggs with the sugar and rose water, then mix into the flour along with the milk. Knead into a moldable dough.

Tip: Sugar is hygroscopic (attracts water), so it keeps the inside of the pastry soft.
3 ✓

Let rest for 15 minutes to allow the rice flour to hydrate.

4 ✓

Form into balls, roll in extra shredded coconut, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.

Tip: Shredded coconut burns easily, so keep an eye on the oven!

Recipe FAQ

Why did they spread too much?
Too much liquid (milk/egg) or the oven wasn't hot enough. The dough should be moldable, not runny.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Rice Flour
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tbsp Rose Water