Jaipur Mota Dana Sweet: Rajasthani Urad Dal Vada in Sugar Syrup

Mota Dana Jaipur Sweet (Rajasthani Urad Dal Vada in Sugar Syrup)

Cuisine: Rajasthani
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• For the Vada:

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  • 1/2 cup white urad dal (split black gram)
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of baking powder
  • Ghee, for frying

• For Thin Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp rose water

• For Thick Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • A pinch of saffron

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Instructions:

1. Soak the Urad Dal:
   Soak the white urad dal in water for at least 4–5 hours, or overnight.

2. Grind the Dal:
   After soaking, grind the urad dal into a smooth batter using a mixer. Add water gradually as needed to form a smooth paste.

3. Test the Mixture:
   To check if the batter is ready, take a small drop of the mixture and drop it into a bowl of water. If the drop floats, the batter is ready for frying.

4. Add Flavors:
   Stir in 1 tsp of cardamom powder and a pinch of baking powder to the mixture and whisk well.

5. Prepare the Thin Syrup:
   In a saucepan, boil 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water to make a one-string syrup. Add cardamom powder and rose water, then set aside.

6. Prepare the Thick Syrup:
   In another saucepan, boil 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water to make a three-string syrup. Once the syrup reaches the right consistency, add cardamom powder, saffron, and rose water, and mix well.

7. Fry the Vadas:
   Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Shape the urad dal mixture into small vadas (balls) and fry them in the hot ghee until golden brown and crisp.

8. Soak in Thin Syrup:
   After frying, immediately place the vadas in the thin syrup and let them soak for about 20 minutes.

9. Soak in Thick Syrup:
   Once the vadas have soaked in the thin syrup, transfer them to the thick syrup. Stir gently to coat each vada with syrup, then remove them onto a plate.

10. Serve:
    Allow the vadas to rest for a few hours. The outer layer will harden, while the inside remains soft. Serve and enjoy this delightful Rajasthani sweet treat!

Notes:

• Mota Dana Jaipur Sweet, also known as Rasbhari, is a famous dessert from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The urad dal vadas soak up the syrup, creating a perfect balance of crunchy exterior and soft interior.
• The longer the vadas soak in the syrup, the better the texture and flavor!