Bihari Chura Appam

Bihari Chura Appam is a delightful combination of flattened rice and spiced potato patties, perfect for a midnight snack. This gluten-free dish is rich in flavors and provides a comforting experience with every bite.

Ingredients

• Flattened rice (chura) - 100 grams
• Boiled potatoes - 2 medium (around 200 grams)
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Rice flour - 2 tablespoons (for binding)
• Oil - for shallow frying
• Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Soak the flattened rice (chura) in water for about 5-10 minutes until it softens. Drain and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth. Add the soaked chura, chopped onion, green chili, grated ginger, coriander leaves, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
3. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. If the mixture is too loose, add rice flour to help bind it.
4. Shape the mixture into small patties (appam) of your desired size.
5. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the patties in the pan.
6. Fry the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the appams from the pan and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
8. Serve hot with a drizzle of lemon juice on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber from potatoes and flattened rice, which promotes digestive health.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from fresh ingredients like coriander and ginger.

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