Cheese Balls are a popular snack loved for their crispy outer layer and soft, cheesy center. This Millet Cheese Balls recipe adds a healthy twist by using proso millet flour along with vegetables like potato and carrot.

The mixture is shaped into balls with a cheese cube center, coated with corn flour slurry and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried to perfection. The result is a crunchy exterior with a melting cheese surprise inside.

Perfect for parties, evening snacks, or kids’ treats, these cheese balls are both tasty and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Proso millet flour – 100 g
• Maida (refined flour) – 10 g
• Corn flour – 80 g
• Potato – 2 (boiled & mashed)
• Carrot – 1 small (boiled & mashed)
• Green chilies – 1–2 (finely chopped)
• Ginger paste – 1 teaspoon
• Garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
• Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon
• Salt – to taste
• Cheese – 40 g (cut into small cubes)
• Bread crumbs – 1 cup
• Water – as required
• Oil – for deep frying

Preparation Method

Step 1: Prepare Mixture

1. Boil potatoes and carrot in a pressure cooker for 4–5 whistles.
2. Peel and mash them in a bowl.
3. Add green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, salt, chili powder, corn flour, maida, and proso millet flour.
4. Mix everything well to form a smooth dough-like mixture.

Step 2: Shape Cheese Balls

5. Cut cheese into small square pieces.
6. Take a portion of the mixture and flatten it on your palm.
7. Place a cheese cube in the center.
8. Cover and shape into a smooth round ball.

Step 3: Coating

9. Mix corn flour with water to make a thin slurry.
10. Dip each ball into the slurry.
11. Roll in bread crumbs to coat evenly.
12. Refrigerate the prepared balls for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Frying

13. Heat oil in a deep pan on medium flame.
14. Deep fry the balls until they turn golden brown and crispy.
15. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.

Step 5: Serve

16. Serve hot with tomato ketchup or chili sauce.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with tomato ketchup or mayonnaise
• Pair with green chutney
• Perfect for parties and kids’ snacks
• Enjoy with tea or cold beverages

Health Benefits

• Millet flour adds fiber and minerals
• Vegetables provide vitamins and nutrients
• Homemade snack with controlled ingredients
• Can be baked or air-fried for a healthier option

Tips for Perfect Cheese Balls

• Ensure mixture is not too soft
• Seal cheese properly to prevent leakage
• Refrigerate before frying for better shape
• Maintain medium oil temperature

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