VARAGU ARISI / KODO MILLET MIRSANGE CHEESE BALLS

Varagu arisi  mirsange cheese ball is a konguni snack which I made a slight variation adding cheese to it.  Varagu arisi cheese ball is a mild and  a perfect tea time snack. The combination  of the capsicum and cheese tastes heavenly. And this snack is ofcourse a healthy one too because it is prepared with kodo millet / varagu arisi.

INGREDIENTS

Varagarisi / kodo millet                     - ½ cup

Raw rice                                                     - 1 cup

Urad dal                                                      - ¾ cup

Finely chopped capsicum                  - 1 no

Finely chopped curry leaves             - 2 tbsps

Finely chopped green chillies          - 2 nos

Grated ginger                                          - 1 tsp

Melted ghee                                              - 1 tbsp

Coarsely crushed cumin seeds         - 1 tsp

Coarsely crushed                                     - 1 tsp

Grated Processed cheese                 - 200 grams

Salt                                                             - to taste

Oil                                                              - for deep frying cheese balls

METHOD

Soak raw rice, varagu rice / kodo millet and urad dhal for two hours, and grind to smooth paste.

Add other ingredients to the batter and mix well.

Heat oil in a pan and make round balls from the batter and deep fry it till golden colour.

Yummy cheese varagarisi mirsange balls are ready to serve

Serve hot with tomato sauce or any chutneys.