Rava Upma Cheese Balls is basically a starter recipe that is made using Rava Upma. The meting cheese and the textured top makes it a perfect recipe for parties and events.
In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, once spluttered add urad dal and let it turn golden brown. Add in ginger, chillies and curry leaves. Cook well. Add in the peanuts, saute till aromatic and add the cashewnuts. Saute till it turns golden brown
Add in the onions. Cook the onions until it turns golden brown.
Add in the mixed vegetables and cook till soft.
In goes the water and salt. Bring it to a rolling boil. And add in the rava.
Once rava is added stir continuously till all the water is soaked up.
Switch off the gas, close with a lid and let it sit in the there for 5 mins. Once cooled completely transfer to a plate.
Using tbsp as a measurement, roll in between your palms, stuff the cheese in centre and then dip in the cornstarch slurry (prepared using 1/4 cup cornstarch and few tbsp water) and roll in the panko breadcrumbs.
Then you can either deep fry or cook in the appe pan. Refer my video for clear picture.
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