Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients 

• 250 grams mozzarella cheese, cut into thick fingers
• ½ cup refined flour (maida)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste 
• ½ cup crushed cornflakes
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon fresh mixed herbs 
• 2 eggs 
• Oil for deep-frying 

Method

1. Mix together refined flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and crushed peppercorns on a plate. 
2. Mix together cornflakes, panko breadcrumbs, salt, crushed peppercorns and fresh mixed herbs on another plate.
3. Break eggs in a bowl. Add salt and crushed peppercorns and beat well. 
4. Coat mozzarella fingers in flour mixture, dip in beaten egg mixture and coat with breadcrumb mixture. 
5. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Put the prepared mozzarella fingers and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
6. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.