Sesame Pakoras From Leftover Pulao

Making time: 30 minutes

Makes: 8-10 balls


Ingredients

2 cups leftover biryani or pulao cold
1 cup sesame seeds (white or brown)
2 tbsp. Semolina
2 tbsp. Corn flour
3 cheese cubes
salt to taste
1/2 cup boiling water
oil to deep fry


Method:
1. Remove any whole bayleaves, cloves, etc. From biryani.
2. Run it in a small mixie, with short spurts, till rice is crushed a little.
3. In a heavy frying pan, dry roast semolina, stirring continuously.
4. When aroma exudes, add boiling water, stir till the mixture is cooked.
5. Add more water if required to make a soft mixture.
6. Add crushed biryani, salt and spices if required after checking taste.
7. Add corn flour,cool mixture, form into pingpong ball sized rounds.
8. Press in palm, place a small piece of cheesecube in center.
9. Bring up sides, shape again into a ball, with chesse tucked inside.
10. Keep oil to heat in a frying pan.
11. Roll each ball in a plate of sesame seeds.
12. Press seeds in place by enclosing with palms.
13. Let into hot oil, to deepfry till golden and crisp.
14. Cut into halves with a sharp knife.
15. Serve hot with ketchup, chutney , etc.