Russian Pattice is an easy to prepare snack or appetizer. Explore the article to know the recipe of how to make Russian Pattice.
Russian Pattice
The Zoroastrian New Year is traditionally celebrated as Jamshed Navroz by the Zoroastrian community across the world. It is commemorated on the first day of the first month of the Fasli calendar followed by the Zoroastrians. The festival also marks the beginning of the spring season as it is celebrated on March 21st, that is, Vernal Equinox. The Parsis observe this festival in a grand and elaborate fashion. Homes are cleaned and decorated, new clothes are adorned and guests are welcomed traditionally with sprinkling of rose water and applying tilak. To add on, the Parsis prepare scrumptious delicacies to serve the family and guests. Russian Pattice makes an appetizing and luscious starter as well as a snack for children. Though it is named Russian pattice, it has no link with the Russian community. In fact, the recipe is a favorite among the Parsis. Get to know the method of preparing Russian pattice by following the recipe given herein.
How To Make Russian Pattice
Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes
- 250 g boneless Chicken
- 100 g Cheese (grated)
- 5 Green Chilies
- 2 tsp Butter
- 2 Eggs (whipped)
- 250 g Rice Flour
- Salt (to taste)
- Oil (for frying)
Procedure
- Boil the chicken and shred it. Set aside.
- Boil the potatoes and mash them.
- Chop the green chilies finely.
- Take a large mixing bowl and combine together potatoes, chicken, cheese, green chilies, butter and salt. Mix well to form smooth dough.
- Divide the mixture into small round palm sized balls.
- Roll each ball into eggs and then into rice flour.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan.
- Deep fry the balls till they turn golden brown.
- Remove and transfer to paper towels to drain the excess oil.
- Serve hot with assorted dips.
