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Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce

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Tarla Dalal

01 December, 2014

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Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce recipe

रिसोटो बॉल्स् विद पिज़्ज़ा सॉस - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce in Hindi)

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About Risotto Balls With Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

Methods

Nutrient values

Risotto is a traditional continental preparation of rice and cheese. It is a soft dish, somewhat similar to our comforting khichdi. In this more exotic form, a mixture of rice, cheese, herbs and capsicum is rounded into balls, dipped in a flour batter and deep-fried into delicious Risotto Balls, which are crisp outside and delightfully gooey inside. Served with tangy and flavourful pizza sauce, this is a perfect starter for an Italian style meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup cooked Arborio rice

1/2 cup grated processed cheese

1/2 cup plain flour (maida)

1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum (red , yellow and green)

1 1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)

2 tbsp finely chopped basil

salt to taste

bread crumbs for rolling

oil for deep-frying

For Serving

pizza sauce

Method

Combine the plain flour and ¾ cup of water in a bowl and mix well into a thick batter till no lumps remain. Keep aside.
Combine the rice, cheese, capsicum, chilli flakes, basil and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
Dip each ball into the plain flour-water mixture and roll them in the bread crumbs till they are evenly covered from all the sides. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry the balls, a few at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
Serve immediately with pizza sauce.