Veggie Foodie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice (any kind, such as Basmati or jasmine rice) soaked for 5-6 hours
• 1 medium size potato
• 1 medium size tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped capsicum
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2-3 tbsp chopped coriander
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tbsp chopped curry leaves
• 1 tsp Eno fruit salt
• 4-5 tbsp vegetable oil, such as peanut oil

Method:

1. Steam / boil the potato and once cooled, remove the skin
2. Drain the rice and grind with minimum water in blender
3. Add the potato and blend well till somewhat smooth paste / mix
4. Take out the mix in a large bowl and add all the vegetables, spices, herbs and salt
5. If necessary, add 1/4 cup water and mix well. The final consistency of the mix should be relatively thick and not too runny
6. Let the mix ‘rest’ by keeping it aside for 15-20 minutes
7. When ready to make roasties, add 2 tbsp water to the mix and in that  water add 1 tsp Eno fruit salt and gently stir it in thoroughly
8. Alternatively, you can add 1/4 cup yogurt and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. When ready, add 1 tsp baking soda + a few drops of lemon / lime juice and stir it in thoroughly
9. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet on medium heat
10. Once hot, pour 1/2 cup of the mix and spread it evenly in the skillet to get 1/2 cm thick layer
11. Cover the skillet, turn the heat to low and cook for 6-7 minutes. Periodically check to see that the cooked side is not burning / charring
12. Add 1/2 tbsp oil on the uncooked side of the roastie and flip over
13. Cook this side for 6-7 minutes. Periodically check that it is not burning / charring
14. Once done, keep the roastie aside for 3-4 minutes before eating. This ensures that any moisture inside is absorbed
15. Serve the roastie with green chutney

Serves: 4

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