Corn cheese balls are perhaps one of the most popular finger foods. To get into the groove of the party season, we bring to you a recipe from Tarla Dalal’s kitchen. These party starters have a crunchy exterior with a soft and cheesy core that will make them a hit with your guests. While the step-by-step recipe is ridiculously easy, your guests might have a tough time resisting them.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
2 1/2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1/2 cup warm milk
3/4 cup boiled and crushed sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/3 cup grated processed cheese
salt to taste
bread crumbs for coating
oil for deep-frying
To be mixed into a batter:
1 cup plain flour (maida)
3/4 cup water
For serving:
Tomato ketchup
Method:
1. Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the flour and cook for 1/2 minute.
2. Add the milk and allow to simmer till the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, while stirring continuously.
3. Remove from the flame and transfer to a plate.
4. Add the corn,cheese, coriander, green chillies and salt. Allow it to cool completely.
5. Once cooled, mix well and divide the mixture into 15 equal portions and shape each into a round ball.
6. Dip a few balls at a time in the flour-water mixture and roll them in the breadcrumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sdies.
7. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the balls a few at time on a medium flame till they are golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
8. Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.
Here’s the video:
Recipe Courtesy: Corn Cheese Balls by Tarla Dalal, TarlaDalal.com
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