Vegetable Bullet


Recipe prepared by Smt Uma Rani
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Article written by Lakshmi Aparna


Prepared vegetable bullets ready for serving

Introduction

Vegetable Bullets are a delightful snack that combine the goodness of various fresh vegetables to create a crispy and flavorful treat. Perfect for any time of the day, these vegetable bullets are both healthy and delicious, making them a great choice for families. With a crispy exterior and a soft, savory filling, these bullets can be served hot with your favorite sauces. This recipe offers a nutritious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet in a fun and appetizing form.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Main ingredients: Vegetables
Course: Snack
Yield: 10-15 Bullets
1 Cup measurement: 200 ml

 

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Ingredients

Amaranthus, Spinach (Thotakura, Palakura) : 2 bunches, 1 bunch

Fresh amaranthus and spinach leaves

Potato, Carrot : 4

Fresh potatoes and carrots

Pachi Batanilu (Peas) : 1 cup

Fresh peas ready for use

Sweet Corn : 1/2 cup

Sweet corn kernels

Pudina (Mint Leaves) : 1/4 cup

Kothimeera (Coriander Leaves) : 1/4 cup

Fresh mint and coriander leaves

Allam Velulli Paste (Ginger Garlic Paste) : 1 tsp

Ginger garlic paste in a bowl

Miriyala Podi (Black Pepper Powder) : 1/4 tsp

Black pepper powder

Pachimirapa (Green Chillies) : 6

Fresh green chillies

Bread Slices : 25

Fresh bread slices

Bombayi Rava (Semolina) : 1/4 cup

Maida (All Purpose Flour) : 1/4 cup

Biyyam Pindi (Rice Flour) : 1/4 cup

Semolina, all-purpose flour, and rice flour mixture

Salt : 2 tsp

Oil : To fry

Procedure

Step 1: Cooking Potatoes and Carrots

Cook the potatoes and carrots together in a pressure cooker. Let it whistle 3 times on high flame and continue to cook for 1 minute on low flame. Once done, peel the skin off the potatoes and carrots.

Cooked potatoes and carrots

Peeled cooked potatoes and carrots

Step 2: Boiling Peas and Corn

Boil the peas and sweet corn with 1/4 glass of water and 1/2 tsp of salt. After boiling, strain the water and set them aside.

Boiled peas and corn

Step 3: Mashing Vegetables

Mash the cooked potatoes, carrots, peas, and corn together to form a smooth mixture.

Mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, and corn

Step 4: Preparing Greens

In a pan, heat 1 tsp of oil and fry 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste along with 6 green chillies paste. Add chopped spinach and amaranthus, and cook them without adding water. Cover the pan and cook on medium flame until soft.

Cooking spinach and amaranthus with ginger garlic paste

Cooked greens ready to be mixed

Step 5: Seasoning the Greens

Add 1 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp of pepper powder, mint leaves, and coriander leaves to the greens. Continue cooking for 7-10 minutes until the water evaporates. Turn off the flame once the greens are fully cooked.

Cooked greens with mint and coriander leaves

Step 6: Mixing the Filling

Mix the cooked greens with the mashed potato, carrot, peas, and corn mixture. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

Mixed vegetable filling for bullets

Vegetable filling ready for shaping

Step 7: Shaping the Bullets

Shape the vegetable mixture into oval-shaped balls.

Oval-shaped vegetable bullets ready for coating

Step 8: Preparing the Bread

Cut the edges off the bread slices.

Bread slices with edges removed

Step 9: Preparing the Coating

In a tray, mix 1/4 tsp each of rice flour, all-purpose flour, and semolina.

Prepared coating mixture for bullets

Step 10: Dipping the Bread

Dip the bread slices in water with a pinch of salt. Squeeze out any excess water from the bread slices.

Dipping bread in water

Squeezing out excess water from the bread

Step 11: Wrapping the Bullets

Place the vegetable bullet in the center of the bread slice and close the bread from all sides, sealing it completely.

Wrapping the vegetable bullet with bread

Sealed vegetable bullet wrapped in bread

Step 12: Coating the Bullets

Roll the bread-wrapped bullets in the prepared flour mixture to coat them evenly.

Coating the vegetable bullets

Step 13: Frying the Bullets

Fry the bullets in hot oil over medium to high flame until they turn golden brown.

Frying the vegetable bullets in hot oil

Step 14: Final Frying

Continue frying the bullets until they reach a deep golden brown color. Remove and drain excess oil.

Golden fried vegetable bullets ready to serve

Conclusion

Your hot and crispy Vegetable Bullets are now ready to serve! These delicious snacks pair perfectly with tomato sauce or any dip of your choice. Whether served at a gathering or enjoyed as a tea-time snack, these vegetable bullets are sure to be a hit. Thank you, Uma Attayya, for sharing this wonderful recipe that brings together nutrition and taste in one delightful dish. Enjoy the crispy exterior and the flavorful, healthy filling with every bite!

Served vegetable bullets with tomato sauce

Thank You Uma garu for the splendid item.


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