Rice Pakoda and TAG Award!

Came across this recipe a few years back when I purchased a copy of Sanjeev Kapoor's "Khazana of Indian recipes".  I have been making this pakoda for my guests eversince! They keep wondering what the pakoda is made of and when they hear its made of 'rice', its fun to see their reactions. Its very simple and a great way to use left over rice too. Confession : It is so yummy that I actually make rice just to eat this pakoda..... lol.

Here is how I make it: Mix together 1 cup cooked rice (soft), 1/2 cup besan, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 3 chopped green chillies, 2 tsp chopped ginger, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp chat masala, 1 tsp red chilli powder,1 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, salt to taste and a little water as per need. Form small flat balls and deep fry in oil till golden brown. Serve piping hot with chutney/ketchup.  Tates even yummier with a cup of hot tea or coffee :))

Friends, I am also happy to announce my TAG award!!  

Priya of MharoRajasthanRecipes has tagged me :)) Thank you so much for this award Priya, love to have you as a friend.This award comes with set of rules...The rules are,

1. I should pass it on to 7 friends.
2. I should post a favourite picture/pictures.

Actually I would have loved to share this award wish all my blogging friends whose encouragement keeps me going everyday, but the rules say I have to name only 7.  This time I am trying to include new friends with whom I have not shared awards so far....... so I'm passing this award to these 7 of my blogging world friends........

1. Sheba
2. DaisyBlue
3. Meena
4. Varunavi
5. Aruna Maniknandan
6. Aruna
7. Anu

And, here is one of my favorite picture. I had already posted it a few months back, it still ranks as my favorite!! Till my next post, take care everyone......... will be blogging whenever I get a chance, still busy........