Yiga Okukola Namungodi (Rice balls) | Perfect Ugandan Rice Balls Recipe - Ugandan Snacks

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: regular bananas

Plantains offer a similar texture and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots have a milder flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without added calories.

Combine rice, salt, and water in a pot and cook until rice is tender.

In a bowl, mix grated carrot, minced onions, minced green pepper, minced spring onions, and minced fresh coriander.

Add cooked rice to the vegetable mixture and mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine wheat flour, eggs, and turmeric to form a batter.

Shape the rice mixture into balls and dip them into the batter, then roll in breadcrumbs.

Fry the rice balls in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.

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