Air-Fried Pakhala Sushi Rolls Recipe

About this recipe

A creative twist on the classic Odia pakhala, transformed into sushi rolls with traditional flavors of mustard and curry leaves, air-fried for a unique texture.

Ingredients

• 20G Curry Leaves
• 500 g Rice
• 1 piece Coconut
• 500 G Ridge Gourd/Jhinge Tori(500Gm)
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 250g Turmeric
• - Mustard Seeds
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook the rice, cool it, and allow partial fermentation for a mild tangy flavor reminiscent of pakhala.
2. Step 2: Mix the grated coconut, crushed mustard seeds, chopped curry leaves, turmeric, and salt into the cooked rice.
3. Step 3: Thinly slice the boiled ridge gourd and drumstick flesh, then layer these with the rice mixture on the nori sheets.
4. Step 4: Roll the nori sheets tightly into sushi rolls, sealing the edges with a touch of water.
5. Step 5: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F). Brush the rolls lightly with mustard oil and place them in the fryer basket.
6. Step 6: Air fry the sushi rolls for 6-8 minutes until the outside is lightly crispy but the inside remains tender.
7. Step 7: Slice the sushi rolls into bite-sized pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.