Indian-Style Vegetarian Sushi Rolls – Fresh, Flavorful, and Easy

These Indian-style vegetarian sushi rolls combine the delicate texture of traditional sushi rice with colorful and crisp vegetable fillings like carrots, cucumber, and avocado. The rolls are served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger, and make a delightful fusion meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked sushi rice (prepared with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt)
• 2 roasted nori sheets
• 2 medium carrots, julienned
• 1 large avocado, sliced
• ½ medium cucumber, julienned
• Black sesame seeds for sprinkling
• Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger, to serve

Directions

1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then cool to room temperature.
2. Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread about 3/4 of the sushi rice evenly on the nori, leaving an inch clear at the top. Wet fingers to prevent sticking.
3. Layer julienned carrots, cucumber, and avocado in a line near the bottom of the rice-covered nori.
4. Using the mat, carefully roll the nori tightly over the fillings, pressing firmly. Remove the sushi mat and press gently to seal the roll.
5. Using a sharp knife dipped in water, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces, wiping the knife as needed.
6. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.