Ras Bara 'Rasbara' or 'Rasbora' is a traditional dessert from the western region of Odisha and is savored during most festive occasions. Deep-fried balls of split yellow gram batter are dipped in sugar syrup and usually flavored with cardamom powder. It’s an uncomplicated recipe with few ingredients and very little effort. And yet it is delicious and one of my favorites’. So, let's get started. Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Servings 6-8 persons Ingredients: 1 cup moong dal or split yellow gram (soaked in water for 5-6 hours) 1 cup sugar 1 ½ cups water A pinch of salt A pinch of baking soda ½ tsp cardamom powder Instructions: Heat water and sugar in a pot and prepare a thin syrup. Add cardamom powder and keep aside. Drain all the water from the soaked dal and transfer to a blender and blend into a smooth paste. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of water to adjust the consistency. Add a pinch of salt and baking soda and whisk it for about 15 mins in one
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