Anarsa (also called Aanarsa) is a timeless festival sweet from Bihar, made with powdered rice, jaggery, and coated with poppy or sesame seeds, then deep-fried in ghee until golden and crisp. Our Anarsa follows authentic tradition—soft inside, slightly crunchy outside, and ideal for celebrations like Chhath Puja or Diwali.
Why You’ll Love Our Anarsa
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Crafted from authentic methods—rice soaked & sun-dried, kneaded with jaggery, shaped & coated, and fried in pure desi ghee
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Topped with poppy or sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.
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Ideal for gifting or enjoying with tea during festive gatherings
Ingredients
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Rice flour (prepared traditionally)
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Grated jaggery
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Pure desi ghee
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Coating: sesame or poppy seeds
Allergen Info: Naturally gluten-free, contains no dairy. Coating may contain sesame (allergen).
Usage & Storage
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Store refrigerated. Enjoy within 7–10 days.
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Best served at room temperature or slightly warmed—perfect with evening chai or during festive celebrations.
How Is Anarsa Made?
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Rice Preparation: Soaked for days, air-dried, ground into fine flour
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Dough: Jaggery & ghee mixed into rice flour, rested for flavors to meld
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Shaping: Rolled flat, dipped in sesame/poppy seeds
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Frying: Gently deep-fried to a golden hue in low-temperature ghee
Taste Notes
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Crisp edges, tender core
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Rich yet natural sweetness from jaggery
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Subtle aromatic burst of seeds.
Bihari anarsa was good, but delivery was delayed by a couple of days.
Ordered the Bihari Anarsa and its absolutely wonderful. The sweetness is just perfect. Reminds me of bihari sweets from back home.
Bihari Anarsa is really good. Ordered it online and it has a great homemade flavor. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Bihari anarsa is just like my mother makes! So delicious and authentic. Happy to have found this online.
Just got my Bihari Anarsa and it’s fantastic! Tastes exactly like my mom’s homemade sweets. Online purchase was smooth and the sweetness is perfect.