Broccoli Cheese Balls by @chieffoodieofficer

30 min

12 servings

🥦

500 g

Broccoli

🧄

15 ml

Garlic

🧅

150 g

Onions

🥔

170 g

Boiled potato

🍞

100 g + 120 ml

Bread crumbs

🌽

24 g

Corn flour

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌿

10 g

Coriander

🌶️

4 g

Red chilli powder

⚫

3 g

Pepper

🫙

1.5 tsp

Jeera powder

🌿

1 g

Mixed herbs

🧀

60 g

Cheese cubes

🥚

Mayo sauce

  1. Wash
    • broccoli

    Wash the broccoli thoroughly and finely chop it.

  2. Peel
    • onion
    • garlic

    Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.

  3. Mash
    • boiled potato

    Mash the boiled potato until smooth in a large mixing bowl.

  4. Add
    • broccoli
    • onion
    • garlic

    Add the chopped broccoli, onion, and garlic to the mashed potato.

  5. Mix
    • bread crumbs
    • corn flour

    Mix in 1/2 cup of bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of corn flour.

  6. Season
    • salt
    • Mixed herbs

    Season the mixture with salt, red chilli powder, black pepper, cumin powder, and mixed herbs.

  7. Add
    • fresh coriander

    Add half of the fresh coriander and mix until the dough holds together.

  8. Divide

    Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and flatten each portion in your palm.

  9. Place
    • cheese cubes

    Place a small piece of cheese cube in the center of each flattened portion.

  10. Roll
    • cheese cubes

    Seal the dough around the cheese and roll it into smooth balls.

  11. Roll
    • bread crumbs

    Roll each stuffed ball in the remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs until evenly coated.

  12. Heat
    • frying oil

    Heat the frying oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

  13. Fry
    • frying oil

    Fry the coated broccoli cheese balls in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

  14. Drain

    Drain the fried balls on paper towels and transfer them to a serving plate.

  15. Serve
    • mayo
    • fresh coriander

    Serve the broccoli cheese balls with mayo and the remaining fresh coriander.

Broccoli Cheese Balls by @chieffoodieofficer

30 min

12 servings

🥦

500 g

Broccoli

🧄

15 ml

Garlic

🧅

150 g

Onions

🥔

170 g

Boiled potato

🍞

100 g + 120 ml

Bread crumbs

🌽

24 g

Corn flour

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌿

10 g

Coriander

🌶️

4 g

Red chilli powder

⚫

3 g

Pepper

🫙

1.5 tsp

Jeera powder

🌿

1 g

Mixed herbs

🧀

60 g

Cheese cubes

🥚

Mayo sauce

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Wash the broccoli thoroughly and finely chop it.

    🥦broccoli
    🪵cutting board
    🔪knife

  2. Step 2/15

    Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.

    🧅onion
    🧄garlic
    🪵cutting board
    🔪knife

  3. Step 3/15

    Mash the boiled potato until smooth in a large mixing bowl.

    🥔boiled potato
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥔potato masher

  4. Step 4/15

    Add the chopped broccoli, onion, and garlic to the mashed potato.

    🥦broccoli
    🧅onion
    🧄garlic
    🥔boiled potato
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/15

    Mix in 1/2 cup of bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of corn flour.

    🍞bread crumbs
    🌽corn flour
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/15

    Season the mixture with salt, red chilli powder, black pepper, cumin powder, and mixed herbs.

    🧂salt
    🌶️red chilli powder
    ⚫black pepper
    🫙cumin powder
    🌿mixed herbs
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/15

    Add half of the fresh coriander and mix until the dough holds together.

    🌿fresh coriander
    🥣mixing bowl

  8. Step 8/15

    Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and flatten each portion in your palm.

    🍽️plate

  9. Step 9/15

    Place a small piece of cheese cube in the center of each flattened portion.

    🧀cheese cubes
    🍽️plate
    🔪knife

  10. Step 10/15

    Seal the dough around the cheese and roll it into smooth balls.

    🧀cheese cubes
    🍽️plate

  11. Step 11/15

    Roll each stuffed ball in the remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs until evenly coated.

    🍞bread crumbs
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍽️plate

  12. Step 12/15

    Heat the frying oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

    🫗frying oil
    🥄slotted spoon

  13. Step 13/15

    Fry the coated broccoli cheese balls in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

    🫗frying oil
    🥄slotted spoon

  14. Step 14/15

    Drain the fried balls on paper towels and transfer them to a serving plate.

    🥄slotted spoon
    🧻paper towels
    🍽️plate

  15. Step 15/15

    Serve the broccoli cheese balls with mayo and the remaining fresh coriander.

    🥚mayo
    🌿fresh coriander
    🍽️plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Grains, Dairy

Ingredients

Broccoli, Garlic, Onions, Boiled potato, Bread crumbs, Corn flour, Salt, Coriander, Red chilli powder, Pepper, Jeera powder, Mixed herbs, Cheese cubes, Mayo sauce

Notes

Bread crumbs (for the dough, for the coating), Salt (as per taste), Coriander (as per taste, for the dough, for garnish/assembly), Cheese cubes (for the coating and assembly), Mayo sauce (for serving)

Allergens

Gluten, Corn, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

280 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 9g, Carbohydrates: 28g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 190mg, Potassium: 500mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Sodium: 420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 55mg, Vitamin K: 85mcg, Vitamin A: 110mcg, Folate: 65mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

cutting board, knife, mixing bowl, potato masher, measuring cups, measuring spoons, slotted spoon, plate, paper towels

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish

Occasions

Party, Game Day, Tea Time, Lunchbox

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chieffoodieofficer

Origin

Cuisine

Indian, Indo-Chinese

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Soft, Creamy, Melty

Flavors

Cheesy, Savory, Spicy, Herby, Garlicky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat until hot and crisp), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked balls in a single layer first,Transfer to a freezer-safe airtight container,Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer)