Paneer and Cheese Croquettes

Ingredients

For The Filling2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 cup boiled and crushed corn
1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tbsp grated processed cheese

Other Ingredients4 large potatoes , boiled , peeled and mashed
1/2 cup bread crumbs
salt to taste
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
oil for deep-frying

For Serving quick cheese dip

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Method
For the filling

1. Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the garlic and ginger-green chilli paste and sauté for a minute.
3. Add the corn kernels, dry mango powder, garam masala and salt and cook on a slow flame for 3 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
4. Add the paneer and cheese and mix well.
5. Divide the filling into into 8 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Combine the potatoes, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl, mix well and knead gently.
2. Divide it into 8 equal portions and roll a portion between your palms to flatten it into a circle.
3. Place a portion of the filling in the centre, bring together the sides and shape into cylindrical croquettes.
4. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 7 more croquettes.
5. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the croquettes in batches till they turn golden brown in colour from all sides. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with cheese dip.

Source: http://www.tarladalal.com/Paneer-and-Cheese-Croquettes-32938r

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