रिसोटो बॉल्स् विद पिज़्जा सॉस (Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce) by Tarla Dalal

Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce,
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Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce

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.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 10 minutes.
Makes 12 balls

1 cup cooked arborio rice
½ cup plain flour (maida)
½ cup grated processed cheese
¼ cup finely chopped capsicum (red, yellow and green)
1½ 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

1. 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.
2. Combine the rice, cheese, capsicum, chilli flakes, basil and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
3. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
4. 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.
5. 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.