These potato cheese balls are crispy, with gooey melted cheese in the middle, easy to prepare and really addictive. They can also be made from leftover mashed potatoes but boiling the potatoes and using instantly makes the best taste.
These tasty mashed potato cheese balls will make a great side dish for Ifthar or family gatherings, and will make you look like a pro. So forget about the boring old snacks and serve these instead.
Try this tasty recipe and post your feedback in comments section..
INGREDIENTS:
3 Potatoes (Medium sized, boiled & mashed)
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
3 tablespoons Red chilly flakes
3 tablespoons Coriander leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons Carrot, grated
3 tablespoons Cornflour
Salt , required
½ cup All-purpose flour
½ cup Bread crumbs
1 Egg, beaten
Oil, for frying
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take boiled potatoes in a bowl and mash it using a fork. To the mashed potato, add red chilli flakes, salt, chopped coriander leaves, grated carrots, cornflour and mix well until thoroughly combined.
Using your hands, roll mixture into 1 inch balls. For above mentioned ingredients, you will get 10 to 12 balls.
Now take a ball, flatten it and place a tablespoon of grated cheese in the middle. Wrap and form into ball again.
Roll in flour, dip in egg and roll in breadcrumb mixture again, pressing if necessary to stick well. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture..
Heat the oil in a large, wide pot. Once the oil is hot enough, gently lower the balls into the oil and fry until golden all over. Do not over fry or the cheese will start to seep out. Continue frying in batches and set aside on paper towels to drain.
Serve with hot sauce and enjoy !!!