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Festive season is here which means a lot of fun but also a lot of guests dropping by. What you need is a quick and easy snack that impresses. Enter crispy sooji bites – your new go-to guest favourite!
Crispy sooji bites are a perfect blend of crunch and flavour! You can serve it with green chutney or ketchup.
Ingredients for Crispy Sooji Bites
P Mark Mustard oil : 3 tbsp
Sooji: 1 cup
Curd: 1/4 cup
Water: 1/2 cup (adjust as needed)
Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
Carrot: 1 small, grated
Green Chili: 1, finely chopped
Ginger Paste: 1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds: 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves: A handful, chopped
Salt: To taste
Black Pepper Powder: 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder: 1/2 tsp (optional)
Method for Crispy Sooji Bites
In a mixing bowl, add sooji, curd, and water. Stir well to form a thick batter. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
Add chopped onion, grated carrot, chopped green chilli, ginger paste, and coriander leaves to the rested batter.
Add salt, black pepper, turmeric, and red chilli powder. Mix well.
Heat a small amount of mustard oil in a pan. Add some rai and let it splutter. Pour this tempering into the batter and mix well.
Grease your hands with oil and shape the batter into small, bite-sized balls or patties.
Heat mustard oil in a pan for frying. Once hot, carefully add the sooji bites.
Fry on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Your crispy sooji bites are ready!
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