Three-flavoured Rice With Cheddar Cheese Balls

Name: Three-flavoured Rice With Cheddar Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and sliced; 8 red chilies; ¼ cup spring onion, washed and finely chopped; 1 cup red bell pepper, washed and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon soya sauce; salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon chili sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf; 1 tablespoon chicken stock or 1 tablespoon vegetable stock; 1 cup steamed rice; 1 cup steamed rice; ¼ cup coriander-mint chutney; 1 cup steamed rice; 4 -5 saffron strands, soaked in; 4 tablespoons warm water; salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped; 4 cups grated cheddar cheese; 8 -12 almond stuffed dates

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and sliced
8 red chilies
¼ cup spring onion, washed and finely chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, washed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon soya sauce
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon chicken stock or 1 tablespoon vegetable stock
1 cup steamed rice
1 cup steamed rice
¼ cup coriander-mint chutney
1 cup steamed rice
4 -5 saffron strands, soaked in
4 tablespoons warm water
salt, to taste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
8 -12 almond stuffed dates

1
To prepare the fried rice, heat oil in a large wok.
2
Add garlic, red chillies and spring onions.
3
Saute for a few minutes.
4
Toss in the red bell pepper, soya sauce, salt, chicken or veggie stock and chilli sauce.
5
Saute for a few minutes.
6
Add rice and basil leaves.
7
Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
8
Keep aside.
9
Now, prepare the chutney rice by combining the rice and chutney.
10
Keep aside.
11
Next, prepare the saffron rice.
12
To do so, combine the rice, saffron and salt.
13
Mix well and keep aside.
14
Then prepare the cheese balls.
15
To do so, add dried oregano and corriander to the grated cheese.
16
Knead into a dough.
17
Divide the cheese dough equally and shape into balls.
18
Create a depression in each ball and fill with one almond stuffed date.
19
Close each ball carefully and keep aside.
20
Now, arrange the three-flavoured rice in an ovenproof glass bowl.
21
Arrange the cheese balls over the rice.
22
Place under a hot grill in the oven until the cheese melts.
23
Make sure you dont overcook it or the cheese will burn.
24
Serve hot.
25
Enjoy!

2217

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and sliced, 8 red chilies, ¼ cup spring onion, washed and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Three-flavoured Rice With Cheddar Cheese Balls falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!