Palak Paneer Cheese Balls are a fun twist on classic flavours, combining spinach, paneer, and spices with a molten cheese centre. Crisp outside and soft inside, these make a perfect party starter or snack.

What is Palak Paneer Cheese Balls?

Palak Paneer Cheese Balls are bite-sized snacks made with blanched spinach and grated paneer, flavoured with spices, stuffed with mozzarella cheese, and shallow-fried till golden.

Main Ingredients of Palak Paneer Cheese Balls

Grated paneer
Spinach (palak)
Mozzarella cheese
Jeera powder
Salt
Garam masala
Sooji (semolina)
Rice flour
Oil – for cooking

What Is So Special About Palak Paneer Cheese Balls?

Blanching and shocking the spinach locks in colour and flavour, while squeezing out excess water keeps the mixture firm. Cooking them in an appam pan gives even browning with less oil.

Meyer Pre Seasoned Cast Iron 2 Sides Handle Appam Pan, 26cm

Quick and Easy Palak Paneer Cheese Balls

With simple ingredients and minimal prep, these cheese balls come together quickly and are perfect for entertaining or evening snacks.

How to Make Palak Paneer Cheese Balls

1. Blanch chopped spinach in boiling water, then immediately shock it in cold water. Squeeze out all excess moisture and finely chop.

2. In a bowl, mix spinach with grated paneer, jeera powder, salt, garam masala, sooji, and rice flour to form a firm mixture.

3. Take small portions, place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the centre, shape into smooth balls.

4. Heat oil in the Meyer Appam Pan and cook the balls, turning gently, till evenly golden and crisp.

Expert Tips

1. Remove all moisture from spinach to prevent breaking

2. Seal cheese well inside to avoid leakage while cooking

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Palak Paneer Cheese Balls

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Category

Snack / Starter

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Crispy Palak Paneer Cheese Balls made with spinach, paneer, and a gooey mozzarella centre. Easy, flavour-packed snacks cooked perfectly on an appam pan.

Author:

Samridh

Ingredients

• Grated paneer – 1 cup

• Spinach – 1 cup, chopped

• Mozzarella cheese – cubed

• Jeera powder – 1 tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Garam masala – ½ tsp

• Sooji – 2 tbsp

• Rice flour – 2 tbsp

• Oil – as required

Directions

1. Blanch and shock spinach, squeeze dry, and mix with paneer and spices.

2. Stuff mozzarella, shape into balls, and cook on the Meyer Appam Pan till crisp and golden.

Recipe Note

Ensure spinach is completely dry before mixing. Cook on medium heat for even browning and a perfectly melted cheese centre.