Indian · serves 2

Vermicelli-Crusted Potato Rolls

Potato rolls stuffed with peas and rolled in vermicelli before frying. Loud crunch.

45 min A proper cook Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 500g potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 200g peas, parboiled
  • 1 cup vermicelli, crushed
  • 1 cup vermicelli, fried, to serve
  • 250g capsicum, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 100g breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt

Method

  1. Fry the onion and capsicum until tender, add peas, spices and salt.
  2. Mix breadcrumbs and salt into the mashed potato — it needs to be stiff enough to hold a shape.
  3. Flour your hands, shape ovals, hollow them, stuff with the pea mixture and close.
  4. Roll each one in crushed vermicelli, pressing so it sticks.
  5. Deep fry until golden. Halve lengthways and serve on a nest of fried vermicelli.

Questions people ask about Vermicelli-Crusted Potato Rolls

How long does Vermicelli-Crusted Potato Rolls take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a proper cook. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of potato in Vermicelli-Crusted Potato Rolls?

Use waxy potatoes hold their shape, floury ones fall apart. For curries you want waxy.

Can I make Vermicelli-Crusted Potato Rolls ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Vermicelli-Crusted Potato Rolls vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

What do you serve with Vermicelli-Crusted Potato Rolls?

Halve lengthways and serve on a nest of fried vermicelli. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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