Appetizer – Kathmandu Spring Rolls (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Deep-fried Spring Rolls, Nepali Style)
INGREDIENTS

• Spring roll wraps
• Oil for deep frying

Filling

• 1 lb. ground lamb (chicken can also be used)
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 cup carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground timur
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl combine all ingredients for filling; mix thoroughly.
• Spread out a wrap; moisten the edges with water.
• Spread two tablespoons of filling mixture diagonally across the middle of the wrap.
• Fold both edges over the mixture and roll over; making sure that the filling is tightly enclosed.
• Continue making rolls for all filling mixture.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan and deep fry wrapped spring rolls until golden brown.
• Drain excess oil with paper towel.
• Arrange rolls in a plate and serve immediately with tomato achar.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com./appetizer.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi