Savory & Healthy Baked Broccoli Turmeric Rice Patties Delight 💛🌿😋
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (280g) cooked and cooled basmati or jasmine rice (day-old works best)
1 cup (90g) finely chopped broccoli florets (steamed or raw)
1/4 cup (30g) chickpea flour (besan) or all-purpose flour
1 large egg (or flax egg: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water, let sit 5 mins)
2 tbsp finely chopped onion or shallot
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp (3g) ground turmeric
1/2 tsp (1.5g) ground cumin
1/4 tsp (1g) salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1-2 tbsp (15-30ml) olive oil or avocado oil for pan-frying (optional, can be baked)
Directions
1. If baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, finely chopped broccoli, chickpea flour, egg (or flax egg), onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro/parsley.
3. Mix everything together gently but thoroughly until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water; if too wet, add a bit more flour.
4. Form the mixture into small patties or fritters, about 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) in diameter and 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) thick. Press them firmly.
5. For Baking: Place the fritters on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip them and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
6. For Pan-Frying: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the fritters in the pan (do not overcrowd). Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
7. Serve warm, plain or with a dollop of yogurt dip or chutney.
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 15 min | Cooking Time: 25 min (Baking) / 10 min (Frying) | Total Time: ~40 min / 25 min | Calories per Serving: ~70 per fritter | Number of Servings: ~10-12 fritters
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