Vegetable Pesto Rings

Ingredients

• 7-8 cauliflower florets, finely chopped
• 3-4 babycorn, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 3-4 french beans stringed and finely chopped
• 3-4 potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed
• 5-6 tablespoons pesto sauce
• Oil for deep-frying 
• 3-4 tablespoons refined flour (maida)
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper powder,

Method

1. Heat sufficient oil in a pan.
2. Put cauliflower, babycorn, carrot and French beans in a bowl and mix. Add potatoes, refined flour, salt and pepper powder and mix well. Add pesto sauce and mix again.
3. Divide the mixture into equal portions, flatten and make a dent in the centre. Deep-fry the rings in the hot oil till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
4. Serve hot.