Check How Dal Khichudir Arancini Changed its Flavors from Italy to India

Today, we have a very special recipe of Dal Khichudir Arancini, an Italian dish (Arancini) by origin with a punch of Indian Tadka. Check this easy, quick and delicious appetizer’s recipe by Chef Sharad Dewan, Regional Director - Food Production at The Park Hotel, Kolkata.

Preparation Time - 40-50 Minutes

Serves - 2-3 People

Ingredients :

• Arhar dal - 30 gm
• Rice - 100 gm
• Cumin - 1 gm
• A pinch of turmeric
• Salt to taste
• Ghee - 10 gm
• Papad - 20 gm crushed
• Bread crumbs - 10 gm
• Achaar (pickle, bottled) - 10 gm
• Mayonnaise - 10 gm
• Oil to deep fry.

Instructions:

1. Wash and soak the lentil and rice for half an hour.
2. Heat the ghee, temper the cumin, turmeric, add in rice and the lentils.
3. Stir for few minutes
4. Add water to cover the rice and lentils.
5. Cook until soft, and mashed up. Add more water when required.
6. Season well with salt and pepper (as you like it). You can also add chopped green chilies.
7. Cool the Khichudir
8. Make round dumplings as shown in the picture.
9. Mix the crumbs and crushed papad to make a crumble.
10. Coat the dumplings with papad crumble.
11. Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown. Chop up the achaar and add mayonnaise to it to make a dip.
12. Serve immediately.