Banyard Millet Arancini
A Buttery, Crispy Delight
Chef Satinder Shergill

Cheesy Mushroom stuffing, my take on Arancini. A buttery Millet preparation.
Cooking time 5-7 mins / Preparation time 30 mins / Prepares 4 pieces
Ingredients
- 225 grams Banyard millet
- 5 grams Parmesan cheese
- 3 grams Salt
- Bread crumbs for coating
Stuffing:
- 40 grams Olive Oil
- 5 grams Garlic
- 10 grams Onion
- 2 grams Thyme
- 100 grams Mushroom
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 5 grams Spinach
- 25 grams Mozrella cheese
- Sesame Oil for Deep frying
Marinara Sauce:
- 3 Tablespoon Oil
- 150 grams Onions
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 10 leaves Basil leaves
- 500 grams Tomatoes
- 3 grams Salt
- 5 grams Paprika
Method
- Mix Boiled Banyard millet and Parmesean cheese together and salt
- (For Stuffing) Heat oil in the frying pan
- Add chopped garlic and onions , sauté till onions are translucent
- Now add the Dried thyme. Followed by chopped mushrooms and salt.
- Cook till mushrooms are cooked, add the spinach and saute for 30 seconds.Let it cool and keep aside.
- Grate the mozzarella cheese and mix with the cooled mushroom mixture.
- Make 50 grams ball of the millet mixture.Flatten the ball and place 30 grams of cooled mushroom mixture in the center.
- Bring the sides together, seal and pinch the ball in the center until it looks like a round ball.Roll the millet balls in bread crumbs till evenly coated.
- Meanwhile heat the oil for deep frying to 180°
- Transfer the Arancini's to the hot oil and fry till golden brown. Remove from oil onto a plate with paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve hot with tomato sauce / marinara sauce.
- (For Marinara sauce) Heat oil in saucepan, add onions and garlic.
- Saute till the onions are translucent, add basil leaves stir
- Add the tomatoes, salt, paprika and cook till tomatoes are mashed and cooked.
- Let the sauce cool and then transfer to a blender and make a chunky or a smooth paste as per choice.
The Chef
"Millets are important to me as they are good source of protein,
fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
By using them as a part of my regular meals, I have felt an increase in metabolism and energy during the day, don't feel lethargic during
the day or after meals."
