Spinach and Cheese Balls (Protein Rich Recipes) by Tarla Dalal

Spinach and Cheese Balls,
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Spinach and Cheese Balls

Spinach and cheese balls, this power-packed snack is made up of cheese and paneer, 2 dense sources of protein. Paneer has a bland flavour and thus blends well with any ingredient. This recipes is sure to be enjoyed by people of all age groups especially the kids who love to munch on finger foods like cutlets, tikkis etc... so, this is a good way to sneak protein into their diet through foods that they love!

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Makes 12 balls

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak)
2 processed cheese cubes , each cut into 6 pieces
1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
salt to taste
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
whole wheat bread crumbs for rolling
oil for deep-frying

For Serving
tomato ketchup / sweet chilli sauce

Method
1. Combine the potatoes, paneer, spinach, salt, green chilli paste and bread crumbs in a bowl and mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a small round.
3. Press a little in the centre of each round to make a depression, place a piece of cheese cube in it and again shape them into a round ball.
4. Roll each ball in bread crumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
5. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry 3 to 4 balls at a time till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
6. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with tomato ketchup or sweet chilli sauce.

Handy tip
1. Insert a toothpick or a breadstick to make the cheese balls look more appealing to your little ones.