BROCCOLI SURPRISE CHEESE BALLS

 

Ingredients:

2 large potatoes boiled

100 gms cottage cheese

1 green chili de-seeded and finely chopped

1/2 tsp chili flakes

1/2 tsp pizza pasta seasoning

1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

1 small onion finely chopped

salt and pepper to tase

12 bite size broccoli florets blanched  

3 tbsp cornflour 

2 tbsp all purpose flour

1 cup pranko bread crumbs

oil for frying

Method: 

1. In a mixing bowl mix mashed boiled potatoes, grated cottage cheese, green chili, red chili flakes, pizza pasta seasoning, coriander leaves, onion, salt, pepper and one tbsp. cornflor , mix well and keep aside.
2. In another bowl mix two tbsp each of corn flour and all purpose flour , slat and pepper and make a slurry of coating consistency by gradually adding 14/ cup to 1/2 cup of water.
3. Take bread crumbs in another bowl.
4. Divide the dough in 12 portions.
5. Take one portion in your hand and make a ball then flatten the ball and keep one broccoli floret in the center. Gather the edges and make a ball again hiding the broccoli inside the ball.
6. Dip the ball in the slurry then take it out and roll it into bread crumbs.
7. Repeat the same with rest of the balls.
8. Deep fry the balls in hot oil and serve hot with a dip of your  choice.