Snacks and Appetizers

April 28, 2018

Veggie Power Balls

Prep time: 15 minsCooking Time:15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings:4

Veggie Power Balls is a favourite recipe for children as well as grown-ups. It consists of veggies, almond meal, cheese and potato. It is not only easy to prepare but also has a good nutritive edge of the veggies, almond meal and cheese. If the balls scatter or split in oil, do not fret, just add a little more binding or heat the oil well.Veggie Power Balls are loaded with the goodness of minerals, vitamins, fibre and protein essentially needed for growing children.

Ingredients:

Boiled potato 1 large peeled and mashed
Almond meal or almond powder 1/8cup
Corn kernels boiled or tinned 1/3 cup
Onions 1/4 cup finely chopped
Carrot 1/4 cup finely chopped
Capsicum 1/4 cup finely chopped
Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated
Garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander leaves a few finely chopped
Salt to taste
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon optional
Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon
Oregano powder 1 teaspoon
Cornflour 1 heaped teaspoon
Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup or as needed Oil for frying

Method:

In a wide vessel mix together boiled and mashed potato, almond meal, corn, onions, carrot, capsicum, coriander leaves and cheese.
To this add dry spices such as salt, black pepper powder, garam masala(if using), oregano powder, garlic powder, ginger powder and salt.
Add the breadcrumbs and cornflour.
Now mix the whole mixture nicely till well combined.
Grease your palms and form small balls with this mixture.
Roll the balls in breadcrumbs.
Keep these balls in the fridge for 20 minutes. Or else you can fry them at once.
For frying heat the oil well and fry the balls till crisp and golden brown in colour.
Drain the balls on absorbent paper and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.