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Baked Cheese Potato Balls

Healthy baked cheese potato balls made with mashed potatoes, spices and a light cheese filling. Easy, beginner-friendly Indian snack perfect for tea-time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 78
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups boiled mashed potatoes tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs plus extra for coating
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs or oregano optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil for greasing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and grease a baking tray lightly with olive oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cornflour, bread crumbs, red chilli powder, garam masala, herbs and salt. Mix well.
  3. Take a small portion of the mixture, flatten it in your palm and place a little mozzarella cheese in the centre.
  4. Seal and shape into a smooth ball. Repeat for the remaining mixture.
  5. Roll each ball lightly in dry bread crumbs for a crisp outer layer.
  6. Arrange the balls on the greased tray and brush the tops with a little olive oil.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the balls turn golden and crisp.

Notes

For extra flavour, you can add finely chopped coriander or green chilli to the potato mixture. Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.