Leftover Rice Pakoras

Ingredients

• Leftover cooked rice: 1 cup
• Gram flour (besan): 1/2 cup
• Onion: 1 medium, sliced
• Green chilli: 2, chopped
• Fresh coriander: 2 tbsp
• Salt: 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp
• Carom seeds (ajwain) or cumin: 1/2 tsp
• Water: 2-4 tbsp
• Oil: for frying

Method

1. 1
   Step 1

   Lightly mash the rice, then mix in the onion, green chilli, coriander and all the spices.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Add the gram flour and add water a little at a time to make a thick mixture that holds on a spoon rather than running off.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Heat oil in a karahi on medium heat. Drop in a tiny bit of batter; if it rises at once, the oil is ready.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Drop small spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil. Don't crowd the pan.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden, then drain on tissue.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Serve hot with tea and tamarind or green chutney.

Storage

Eat fresh. Re-crisp leftovers in an air fryer or on a tawa.