Brown Rice Crumbed Paneer Bites

Ingredients

• for the filling:
• 1 cup paneer (crumbled)
• ¼ cup butter beans (drained and rinsed)
• ½ cup peas
• ¼ cup carrots
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes
• salt and pepper
• for the breading:
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 cup brown rice (crushed)
• optional: 20 ml oil (if shallow frying)

Preparation

1. in a food processor, add all the filling ingredients and blitz till well combined.
2. form small balls using water (to prevent stickiness) and allow to freeze for about 20 minutes.
3. in three separate bowls, place the ingredients for breading.
4. dip the balls lightly in the flour, the egg and then roll generously in the crushed brown rice.
5. bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 150°c or till golden brown.
6. remove and serve immediately.
7. shallow frying: heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the bites. turn gently until all sides are golden brown. remove and dry on a paper towel.
8. air-frying : place the balls in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 160°c or until golden brown.