Cheesy Broccoli Balls

Ingredients list for Cheesy Broccoli Balls

• 2 Parmesan cheese grated
• 100 Mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes
• 1 Broccoli finely chopped
• 2 Potatoes boiled and peeled
• Red chilli flakes
• Crushed black peppercorns
• Salt
• Oil 1 tablespoon +
• 2-3 Garlic cloves chopped
• 1 Onion chopped
• ½ Refined flour (maida)
• ½ Bread crumbs course

Method

1. Grate the potatoes and put into a large mixing bowl. Add chilli flakes, crushed black peppercorns, salt and parmesan cheese and mix well. Set aside.
2. For the broccoli mixture, heat oil in a non-stick pan and add garlic and sauté for a minute or till it is light brown in colour.
3. Add onion and a pinch of salt and sauté till the onions are light brown in colour. Add broccoli, lower the heat and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Add the broccoli mixture to the potato mixture and mix well.
5. Divide the mixture into equal portions, stuff a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of each portion and press the edges to seal and roll into medium sized balls.
6. Mix refined flour and water to make a thin batter. Dip the prepared balls in the batter, coat with breadcrumbs and keep aside.
7. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the balls till golden brown in colour. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.