Manipur Bora Rice Fritter Ngari Banana Flower Street Snack

Method

1. 1

   Drain the soaked rice. Grind in a blender with just 2 to 3 tbsp water to a coarse, thick batter.

2. 2

   Roast ngari piece 2 minutes. Pound to a paste.

3. 3

   Mix the ground rice batter with pounded ngari, very finely chopped banana flower florets, finely chopped green chillies, maroi or spring onion and turmeric.

4. 4

   Taste before adding salt — ngari provides saltiness.

5. 5

   The batter should be quite thick — when dropped from a spoon it should hold its shape briefly before spreading.

6. 6

   If too thin add 1 tbsp rice flour.

7. 7

   Heat oil for deep frying on medium.

8. 8

   Drop heaped spoonfuls of batter into the oil — they will form rough fritters about 5 to 6 cm wide.

9. 9

   Fry 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels. Eat immediately.