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Crispy, golden-brown turnovers with a creamy, savory mixed vegetable filling. This popular Goan snack, with its Portuguese roots, is a perfect appetizer or tea-time treat, loved for its crunchy exterior and soft interior.
Prepare the Pastry Dough
Make the Creamy Vegetable Filling
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Crispy, golden-brown turnovers with a creamy, savory mixed vegetable filling. This popular Goan snack, with its Portuguese roots, is a perfect appetizer or tea-time treat, loved for its crunchy exterior and soft interior.
This goan recipe takes 65 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 545.62 calories per serving with 10.81g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Assemble the Rissois
Deep Fry the Rissois
Serve
For a non-vegetarian version, substitute the vegetables with minced chicken, prawns, or fish cooked in the same creamy sauce.
For a lower-fat option, bake the rissois in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush them with a little milk or oil before baking for a better color.
To increase the heat, add 1-2 finely chopped green chilies along with the onions and ginger.
For a slightly healthier pastry, you can make the dough using a 50/50 mix of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour (atta).
The all-purpose flour in the pastry and potatoes in the filling provide carbohydrates, which are the body's primary source of fuel for daily activities.
The mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, and beans contribute essential vitamins such as Vitamin A and K, and minerals like potassium, supporting overall health and immunity.
Vegetables are a good source of dietary fiber, which is important for maintaining a healthy digestive system, promoting regular bowel movements, and aiding in satiety.
A serving of four Vegetable Rissois contains approximately 450-500 calories. The exact number can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed during frying and the specific ingredients used.
Vegetable Rissois are a treat rather than a health food, as they are deep-fried. However, they do contain a good amount of vegetables, providing vitamins and fiber. To make them healthier, you can bake them instead of frying.
Yes, you can bake them for a healthier alternative. Arrange the assembled rissois on a baking sheet, brush with milk or oil, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Yes. You can assemble the rissois and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before frying. You can also freeze the uncooked rissois for up to a month. Fry them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Store leftover fried rissois in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat and regain crispiness, place them in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes.
This usually happens for two reasons: the edges were not sealed properly, or the rissois were overfilled. Ensure you press the edges firmly, using a little water as a sealant. Also, avoid putting too much filling, which can expand and burst the seam during frying.