Anarsa (rice and jaggery fried cake)

Instructions

1. Heat the water with the jaggery over low heat until fully dissolved, then let it simmer for 3 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat, then add the melted butter, cardamom and salt.
3. Gradually stir in the rice flour until you get a firm, smooth dough.
4. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes covered, then shape small patties about 1 cm thick.
5. Roll each patty in the poppy seeds to coat them well.
6. Heat the oil to 170 °C in a deep pan and fry the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden.
7. Drain them on kitchen paper and let them cool before serving.