PANEER RICE BALLS

I have some leftover rice in my refrigerator and already decided this time to make something new with this rice. Everytime I used to make tempered rice with the leftover rice but today want to make something different. So tried this very easy and quick recipe for breakfast.
Choped some veggies from my fridge, added some mozzarella cheese and grated paneer and some spices and the result is here infront of you. They turned so yummy ....no words to expalin. Enjoyed them with green coriander chutney and tomato sauce. Interesting combination of flavours and textures. I guarantee you, children and adulys love these cheesy rice balls. These rice balls are such a treat fresh off stove, stuffed with glorious gooey cheese. If you loved that dish, you will enjoy these cheesy rice balls! You can make some variations in the recipe by using sweet corn carnels, mushrooms,etc. So ready for the next time when you have leftover rice with you, give try to this recipe. An innovative snack of cooked rice , chopped veggies and bound together by mozzarella cheese and coated with a batter of egg and bread crumbs and deep fried till crisp. Indeed a great starter for a grand meal.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Leftover Steamed Rice

2 tablespoon Grated Cheese [mozzarella]

1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Carrot

1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Onion

1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Capsicum

1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Coriander

1/2 Cup Grated Paneer [cottage cheese]

1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Cabbage

½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes

½ teaspoon Oregano

½ teaspoon Green Chilli

A pinch Salt

1 Egg

1 tablespoon Milk

A pinch of Black Pepper
Bread Crumbs or Crushed Corn Flakes for coating the rice balls

METHOD:

STEP 1 –  Add all veggies with the leftover steamed rice and salt. Mix well and keep it aside for 4-5 minutes.

STEP 2 – Till then take another bowl and put egg in it.

Add some seasoning i.e. black pepper, chilli flakes, oregano, salt and chopped coriander.

STEP 3 – After giving rest for 4-5 minutes add cheese in it.

Make small balls of it.

STEP 4 – At last moment add milk in our egg batter and whisk it nice.

STEP 5 – Now dip our rice balls in egg batter and coat them well with the egg batter.

STEP 6 - If you want to make them crispy you can roll our egg coated balls in bread crumbs or corn flakes.

Like this, prepare balls with the rest of mixture and coat them with egg batter as well as bread crumbs.

STEP 7 – Fry them until it get light golden colour.

STEP 8 - Drain excess oil on a tissue paper or a kitchen towel and serve it with Tomato Ketchup or Green Chutney.

Serve ready rice balls with hot green chutney or simply with tomato sauce. 

NOTE: You may use veggies as per your choice. Use of paneer is totally optional.