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Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce
Tarla Dalal
01 December, 2014
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Soaking Time
0
Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
0
Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
12 balls
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
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.
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n_katira
May 1, 2021, 9:37 p.m.
Superb!! Need to be served immediately but a great party starter...
Gandhi Dhwani
July 18, 2020, 11:23 p.m.
I had tried Risotto rice many times, but risotto balls is something different. These balls serves a great taste of herbs, cheese and basil..
Foodie #695757
July 23, 2017, 10:10 p.m.
Tasted ok. Definitely need to be eaten immediately for best taste. Used about 1 cup or more for bread crumbs. Roll generously.
Tarla Dalal
July 23, 2017, 10:10 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Anchal
July 20, 2017, 4:51 p.m.
Must try recipe. Turned put amazing. Very soft balls. Tasted superb with the sauce.
Tarla Dalal
July 20, 2017, 4:51 p.m.
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
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