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South Indian Lemon Rice Arancini
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Tangy South Indian Lemon Rice
Arancini
With Curry Leaf Crunch

45 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
Diet
In this dish, the South Indian lemon rice takes on the crunch of arancini, a traditional Italian snack. Making this can be quite a process, as it includes filling the rice balls with cheese, rolling them in breadcrumbs mixed with curry leaves, and frying them until golden brown. Ideal for appetisers or party platters, the end product has a crispy exterior and a soft, tangy interior. It is a delicious fusion, best served with chutneys.

Ingredients

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For Lemon Rice:
2 cupsCooked rice
2 tbspLemon juice
10–12Curry leaves
1 tspMustard seeds
2Green chillies, slit
½ tspTurmeric powder
to tasteSalt
1 tbspOil
For Arancini:
2 cupsLemon rice (prepared above)
½ cupGrated mozzarella or processed cheese
6–8Curry leaves, finely chopped
1 cupBreadcrumbs
2 tbspCornflour
¼ cupWater (for slurry)
for deep fryingOil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare Lemon Rice

Start by heating some oil and tossing in mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies to sauté. Combine the cooked rice and turmeric, then add salt and lemon juice, and allow to cool completely.

Step 1
Prepare Lemon Rice
10 minutes
Step 2
Shape Arancini
10 minutes
Step 3
Coat Arancini
5 minutes
Step 4
Fry the Arancini
5 minutes