Ingredients

• 2 cups - leftover biryani or pulao
• 1 cup - sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp - semolina
• 2 tbsp - corn flour
• 3 - cheese cubes
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup - boiling water
• Oil - to Deep Fried

How to Make Sesame Pakoras from Biryani

• Remove any whole bay leaves, cloves, etc. from biryani.
• Run it in a small mixie, with short spurts, till rice is crushed a little.
• In a heavy frying pan, dry roast semolina, stirring continuously.
• When aroma exudes, add boiling water, stir till the mixture is cooked.
• Add more water if required to make a soft mixture.
• Add crushed biryani, salt and spices if required after checking taste.
• Add corn flour, cool mixture; shape into ping pong ball sized rounds.
• Press in palm, place a small piece of cheese cube.
• Bring up sides, shape again into a ball, with cheese tucked inside.
• Keep oil to heat in a frying pan.
• Roll each ball in a plate of sesame seeds.
• Press seeds in place by enclosing with palms.
• Deep Fried till golden and crisp.
• Cut into halves with a sharp knife.
• Serve hot.