Crispy Rice Balls

Description

Use leftover rice and colourful vegetables to make these attractive balls.

• Courtesy of Tarla Dalal
• Contributed by Indiancuisineandculture Y-Group
• Preparation Time : 10 minutes | Cooking Time : 15 to 20 minutes
• Makes 20 balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice
• ½ cup grated carrots
• ½ cup finely chopped onions
• ½ cup chopped spinach (palak)
• ½ cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
• 1 teaspoon ginger-green chilli paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt to taste
• oil for frying

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl with ½ cup of water and mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into 20 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
3. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the balls in hot oil till golden brown in colour.
4. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.