Schezwan Upma Balls

schezwan sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili garlic sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives and costs.

semolina

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Quinoa adds protein while rice flour is more economical.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: mixed frozen vegetables

💰Cheaper: seasonal vegetables

Frozen is convenient, seasonal is cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed cornflakes

Ground oats are healthier, cornflakes are often cheaper.

Boil 350 milliliters water in a skillet.

Add 160 grams semolina and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir continuously and cook for 2–3 minutes until thick.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.

Once cooled, take small portions and shape them into round balls.

Heat enough oil in a skillet and deep-fry the balls until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add 1 tablespoon garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add 50 grams onions, 40 grams carrots, and 50 grams bell pepper. Sauté for 1 minute.

Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 70 grams schezwan sauce. Mix thoroughly.

Add the fried balls and 1 tablespoon green spring onions. Toss well to coat evenly. Remove from heat.

Transfer the Schezwan Upma Balls to a serving dish and garnish with spring onions.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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