CHEESY SPINACH ARANCINI BALLS

INGREDIENTS:

1.    2 cups cooked rice or left over risotto

2.  200 grams spinach finely chopped

3.   4 to 5 cloves of garlic finely chopped

4.   2 Tbs. corn flour

5.   Salt to taste

6.   3 Tbs. bread crumbs

7.   Mozzarella cheese cut into cubes

8.   1 large onion finely chopped

9.   Chilli flakes - 1 teaspoon

    10. Oil for frying

METHOD:

1.   Heat 2 Tsp. of oil in a pan. Add the garlic and onions and sauté till translucent.

2. Add the spinach to it and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice to this.

3.  Add chilli flakes and salt to taste. Fry till the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes.

4.   Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

5.   Transfer it into a bowl; add the corn flour and the bread crumbs. Mix well.

6.   Take some oil and grease your hands. Take the mixture and make round medium sized balls. Flatten slightly and place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the middle. Form round balls. Keep in the fridge till chilled.

7.   Heat oil in a wok and deep fry these balls till golden brown in colour.

8.   Serve hot with any sauce or chutney of your choice.

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Picture Credit: Aishani Jaiswal