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Rice Pakoras

One of the best use of leftover rice …. Besan meets rice with other flavouring and seasoning to make a deep-fried treat. This is Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main ingredients Leftover rice, Gram flour, Green chillies, Ginger, Onion, Fresh coriander leaves, Chaat masala, Oil
Cuisine Indian
Course Snacks and starters
Prep time 5-10 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients                     

  • 2 cups leftover cooked rice, mashed                    
  • ½ cup gram flour (besan)                
  • 3 green chillies, finely chopped         
  • 1½ inch ginger, finely chopped              
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped                
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala                    
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Tomato ketchup for serving

Method

  1. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
  2. Take rice in a bowl, add gram flour, green chillies, ginger, onion, coriander leaves, chaat masala and salt and mix well.
  3. Drop small portions of the mixture in hot oil, ensuring that the kadai is not overcrowded, and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  4. Transfer onto a serving plate and serve hot with tomato ketchup.
  5. Chef’s Tip: For this recipe you may also use leftover cooked rice.
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