Butternut and brown rice bites

Ingredients:

• 1 packet (500g) butternut cubes 
• ½ can (200g) chickpeas 
• 2½ cups (380g) cooked brown basmati rice 
• ½ packet (10g) fresh coriander, chopped 
• 2 Tbsp (30ml) sesame seeds, toasted 
• 2 Tbsp (30ml) pumpkin seeds, toasted and finely chopped 
• 2 tsp (10ml) ground cumin 
• 1 tsp (5ml) PnP crushed ginger, garlic & chilli 
• 1 egg, whisked 
• ⅓ cup (80ml) cake flour
• Salt and milled pepper 

Method

1. Steam butternut until tender (or roast for deeper flavour). 
2. Mash with chickpeas until smooth. 
3. Mix in remaining ingredients and season. 
4. Shape into 5cm balls. 
5. Heat 1cm oil in a pan over medium heat. 
6. Fry balls for 3 minutes per side until golden. 
7. Serve as part of a platter.

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