Rice Appe (Crispy Rice Balls)

Take 2 tbsp rice and 2 tsp black urad dal, soak it for 2 hours, grind it to a paste, ferment it overnight and keep aside.

Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1/4 tsp rai.

Once the rai starts crackling, add 3 kadi patta, 1 tbsp chopped onion, 1/4 tsp hing, 1/4 tsp salt and sauté well.

Give a Nestle Twist by adding white sesame seeds.

To make the batter, take the previously fermented paste in a mixing bowl, add the tempering and mix well. Keep aside.

To make the appe, brush the moulds with little oil and fill the moulds with batter.

Cover and allow it to cook.

Flip and cook the other side as well.

Serve hot.