CHEESE B@llS

Kolkata is experiencing a torrential downpour.and i am loving it. it is kind of an undeclared holiday. though roads are water-clogged and people are experiencing problems, but i am loving it completly. kind of holiday from shooting and work, and going out. the greenary around has kind of gained a new life, the heat has also come down and the serene cool atmosphere is perfect for  great sleep.

and what else does rain bring along with holiday and romantic memories? great food. the rains makes me nostalgic, brings back all those memories of sharing umbrella in the drizzle, and also brings bake the smell of khichdi. i am sure most of us are in love with with this food, as it is not only nutrisious but also a wholesome meal in itself. and also pakodas with steaming coffee/tea is a must to celebrate the rain. are u people also celebrating in this way?

well, i had made cheese balls with hot coffee, to celebrate this holiday & this wonderful evening.i had this entire Gouda Cheese left at my freeze for a long time. this was the best excuse to use up that and thus create some space inside the super crowded freezer. the remaining things used are a regular at any pantry. here's the recipe:

INGREDIANTS:

• oil                                                                       5ml
• gouda cheese                                                      20gm
• spring onion (chopped)                                        20gm
• coriander leaves(chopped)                                  1 sprig
• flour                                                                   10gm
• chilli powder                                                       2tsp
• pepper powder & salt                                         to taste
• bread crumbs                                                     15gm

METHOD:

while coating them in the breadcrumb

after i had taken them out from fridge

• grate the cheese.
• chop the spring onion, coriander and mix with the grated cheese.
• add in the spices, salt & pepper and make small balls out of it. i preferred to keep it at a moderate size.
• now pour them in the freezer for at least 30mins, so that they harden.
• mix the flour with water to make a thick batter. spread the bread-crumbs on a flat surface.
• heat the oil in the wok.
• after 30mins, take out the balls from the freezer, dip them in the flour batter and then coat with the bread-crumbs. and then deep fry them in the hot oil.
• serve hot, with coffee.

well, this recipe belongs to my younger sister, who is studying nutrition. this is for one person. multiply it with the number of persons. i had made for 4 persons, but i had grated the entire cheese. i was out of spring onions, so had used in chopped red onions and also some chopped green chillies.  you can also add in some zeera powder & garam masala according to your taste buds. you can make it more interesting by putting a pine nut in the centre. what i love the most about these cheese balls is the gooeyness, d melting spicy cheese.and i had used oil for deep frying as i had said earlier.
try it.