Recipe by Chef Michael Swamy
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This is a simple quick recipe from my most book Comfort Food which won the Gourmand Award at the national level for ease of its recipes. Try and see for yourself how simple this recipe really is.
Ingredients:
1 cup grated cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
8 – 10 large jalapeño chillies, deseeded and minced
salt to taste
vegetable oil for deep frying
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
Method:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese with cheddar, mozzarella, minced jalapeños and salt and mix very well. Divide into baby potato-sized portions and shape each portion into a bullet.
- Heat oil in a kadhai or wok over medium heat.
- Dip the prepared bullets (poppers) in egg and roll in breadcrumbs. Add to the hot oil and deep fry till golden and crisp. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
- Serve hot with any creamy dip of your choice.