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spinach and cheese balls recipe | palak cheese balls | Indian starter recipe |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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spinach and cheese balls recipe is the popular Indian Snack dish, fully power packed, made with Spinach (Palak), Boiled Potatoes, Paneer and Processed Cheese Learn how to make spinach and cheese balls recipe | palak cheese balls | Indian starter recipe |
spinach and cheese balls, this power-packed snack is made up of cheese and paneer, 2 dense sources of protein. Paneer has a bland flavour and thus blends well with any ingredient.
This palak cheese balls is sure to be enjoyed by people of all age groups especially the kids who love to munch on finger foods like cutlets, tikkis etc… so, this is a good way to sneak protein into their diet through foods that they love!
Tips to make spinach and cheese balls: 1. If you want to serve it later, you can just make the balls and refrigerate, then deep fry as an when required. 2. You can also use mozzarella cheese for stuffing. 3. Gently stir the balls while deep frying otherwise it may get spoilt.
Enjoy spinach and cheese balls recipe | palak cheese balls | Indian starter recipe | with detailed step by step images.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
12 balls
Ingredients
For Spinach and Cheese Balls
1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak)
2 processed cheese cubes , each cut into 6 pieces
1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
salt to taste
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
whole wheat bread crumbs for rolling
oil for deep-frying
For Serving With Spinach and Cheese Balls
Method
- To make spinach and cheese balls, combine the potatoes, paneer, spinach, salt, green chilli paste and bread crumbs in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a small round.
- Press a little in the centre of each round to make a depression, place a piece of cheese cube in it and again shape them into a round ball.
- Roll the balls in the bread crumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
- Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry 3 to 4 balls at a time till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
- Drain the spinach and cheese balls on absorbent paper and serve hot with tomato ketchup or sweet chilli sauce.
- Insert a toothpick or a bread stick to make the cheese balls look more appealing to your little ones.
spinach and cheese balls recipe | palak cheese balls | Indian starter recipe | Video by Tarla Dalal
Spinach and Cheese Balls, Protein Rich Recipe recipe with step by step photos
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spinach and cheese balls recipe | palak cheese balls | Indian starter recipe | then do try other starter recipes also:
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spinach and cheese balls recipe | palak cheese balls | Indian starter recipe | then do try other starter recipes also:
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spinach and cheese balls recipe | palak cheese balls | Indian starter recipe | is made using easily available ingredients in India: 1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak), 2 processed cheese cubes , each cut into 6 pieces, 1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), salt to taste, 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, whole wheat bread crumbs for rolling and oil for deep-frying. See the below image of list of ingredients for spinach and cheese balls.
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spinach and cheese balls recipe | palak cheese balls | Indian starter recipe | is made using easily available ingredients in India: 1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak), 2 processed cheese cubes , each cut into 6 pieces, 1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), salt to taste, 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, whole wheat bread crumbs for rolling and oil for deep-frying. See the below image of list of ingredients for spinach and cheese balls.
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In a deep bowl, add 1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes.
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Add 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese).
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Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs.
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Mix well.
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In a deep bowl, add 1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes.
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Divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small round.
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Press a little in the centre of each round to make a depression.
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Place a piece of cheese cube in it and again shape them into a round ball.
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Roll the balls in the bread crumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
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Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry 3 to 4 balls at a time till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Drain on absorbent paper.
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Serve spinach and cheese balls hot with tomato ketchup or sweet chilli sauce.
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Divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small round.
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If you want to serve it later, you can just make the balls and refrigerate, then deep fry as an when required.
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You can also use mozzarella cheese for stuffing.
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Gently stir the balls while deep frying otherwise it may get spoilt.
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If you want to serve it later, you can just make the balls and refrigerate, then deep fry as an when required.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 36 cal |
Protein | 1.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 3.8 g |
Fiber | 0.2 g |
Fat | 1.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0.8 mg |
Sodium | 12.9 mg |
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juhi
March 13, 2025, midnight
nice recioe

Naresh kumar
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

juhi
March 13, 2025, midnight
amAzing

ameeparekhjain
March 13, 2025, midnight
tasty and easy to cook Children were delighted

Apollo123
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yummy evening snack.. kids absolutely love it! The cheese core adds a delightful twist to the crunchy outer shell of the ball.

Priyanka
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this at home, it was absolutely delicious and mouth watering. My sister usually doesn''t like spinach, she loved the dish!

Sanjana Bafna
March 13, 2025, midnight
it tastes awesome ??

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.