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Paneer Potato Balls | How to make Paneer Potato Balls

Paneer potato balls: A quick and delicious appetizer, made with paneer and potato. It also makes a perfect tea time snack or starter for any party.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Keyword How to make Paneer Potato Balls, Paneer Balls, Paneer Potato Balls
Servings16 balls
Author Geetanjali Tung

INGREDIENTS ( 1 CUP = 240 ML )

  • 100 grams crumbled paneer
  • 1 boiled potato
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 finely chopped green chili
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 1 tbsp rice flour
  • 2 tbsp corn flour or more
  • oil for deep frying

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mash the potato well in a bowl.



  • To the mashed potato add crumbled paneer, lime juice, ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chili, red chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, kasuri methi, corn flour, rice flour and salt. Mix well with your hand and set aside.



  • Spread few drops of oil on your palms and make small size round balls.



  • Heat sufficient oil in a pan. Once oil turns hot enough keep the flame over medium and carefully add the balls one by one. Fry them until all sides turn golden.



  • Remove them from oil and transfer to a kitchen towel or an oil absorbent paper.



  • Paneer potato balls are ready to serve. Serve hot.