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    Home » Desserts

    Oct 3, 2018 by Farwin.

    Ground Rice Balls “Aggala”

     

     

    It's no myth that blogosphere has so many wonderful things to offer.Recipes that has amazing and an uncommon list of ingredients to the mouthwatering and saliva drooping food photos,you name it,you got it all. The most wonderful thing that offers, according to me is the hand of friendship.
    Isn't it amazing to find a friend who has the same tastes,similar opinions towards life and above all, blogs to discuss about ? We could go on for hours chatting.
    I met Raji online through the Fooderati Arabia and met in person at one of the foodie tours around Dubai. We clicked off immediately. She is this warm,friendly,down to earth person. And we have some meet ups planned and I'm sure we're going to enjoy it.
    You can meet Raji on her delightful vegetarian blog, Vegetarian Tastebuds. Make sure to follow her on Facebook and Twitter too.
    When Raji asked me to do a guest post on her blog, I planned to do a snack well known to me while I was growing up. It's called "Aggala" in local language. It's a healthy satisfying snack with no sugar unless you want to. Furthermore,it has only a handful of ingredients. Check the full post at Raji's site,Vegetarian Tastebuds.
    Here's the recipe.
    1 cup rice
    1 cup grated fresh coconut
    125g jaggery (shaved or grated)
    finely chopped nuts
    pich of salt
    sugar(optional)
    water about ¼ cup
    desiccated coconut to garnish
    Wash the rice under running water twice or thrice or until the water runs clear. Once it's fully drained,keep it aside.
    Heat a heavy bottom skillet and add the rice.Roast the rice,stirring continuously for about 10 minutes until you hear the rice pop. Roast till the rice turns light brown in color. Make sure to keep the the flame, low to medium lest you burn the rice.
    Transfer the rice off from fire to a bowl, and let it warm. When it's warm enough to handle,grind the rice on a food processor.Not very fine,though. It's ok to have a few grainy pieces.
    Mix the flour with a pinch of salt,coconut and jaggery. Add water bit by bit and mix until it forms a mass. Add the chopped nuts.
    Wet your palms with water,take a piece of the dough and roll it into a ball. Add more water if you feel the dough is breaking apart or not coming together.
    Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
    You can garnish with dessicated coconut and extra chopped nuts.
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    1. Priyanka says

      March 27, 2012 at 10:12 am

      The pics are stunning. Its making me hungry

      Reply
    2. Love and other Spices says

      March 27, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Thanks Priyanka.. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Zainab says

      March 27, 2012 at 5:38 pm

      Beautiful recipe and stunning pictures.... !! You have nailed it friend:)

      Reply
    4. Love and other Spices says

      March 27, 2012 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks for your kind words,Zainab !

      Reply
    5. Maya says

      March 27, 2012 at 11:12 pm

      Love the clay pots. Where did you buy them?

      Reply
    6. sue says

      March 27, 2012 at 11:48 pm

      Hi,I just stumbled here and really enjoyed your blog..Keep it going.You are an inspiration!

      Reply
    7. Anonymous says

      March 28, 2012 at 8:02 am

      Wow Farwin!!! Simply stunning snaps... Loved them 🙂

      Reply
    8. Indu says

      March 28, 2012 at 9:12 am

      I love the earthen pots in the pics. I have similar looking cups, wish I had the whole set now.

      [email protected] indugetscooking.blogspot.com

      Reply
    9. Love and other Spices says

      March 28, 2012 at 10:39 am

      Here in Dubai..

      Reply
    10. Love and other Spices says

      March 28, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Thanks very much,Sue. I'm really flattered (blushing)

      Reply
    11. Love and other Spices says

      March 28, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Thanks hon...

      Reply
    12. Love and other Spices says

      March 28, 2012 at 10:45 am

      The moment I saw these I wanted them. Got a good bargain for them too..

      Reply
    13. Rathai says

      March 28, 2012 at 3:32 pm

      Hi Farwin,

      I saw your guest post on Raji's blog and that's how I found your blog. 🙂 The pictures are absolutely breathtaking and the recipe is equally intriguing. Looking at those pictures, I'm jealous you didn't guest post on my blog. 😀 I'm from northern Sri Lanka btw, currently residing in Sweden.

      Reply
    14. Lisa H. says

      March 29, 2012 at 4:32 am

      Stunning photos.. and I am hopping over to Raji's
      psss... I so love the 'teaset' too 😉

      Reply
    15. Deeps @ Naughty Curry says

      March 29, 2012 at 6:10 am

      i love the tea set, so pretty! highlights the simple dish so well

      Reply
    16. Sunshine And Smile says

      March 31, 2012 at 1:44 am

      Love the props you used and the photos are beautiful. Never had rice balls but it sounds lovely .. should give it a try!

      Reply
    17. Fiona says

      April 18, 2012 at 5:41 pm

      I have only recently found your blog and WOW, I love it. Your recipes are completely new to me and look so tasty. I will definitely be trying some of them out.

      Reply
    18. trish says

      July 19, 2012 at 12:24 pm

      Your recipes are incredible.
      You should go on YaDig and write your reviews on the places you’ve eaten at in the UAE since you know a lot about flavor and food. You could win 35,000AED+ in prizes this Ramadan for reviewing businesses on YaDig! Local service companies, spas, gyms, hotels, night clubs, coffee shops and more!! It’s pretty cool you should check it out and let all your friends know too! http://www.yadig.com/competition.aspx

      Reply
    19. chattycat says

      May 14, 2016 at 1:38 am

      has anyone tried this recipe?

      Reply

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