Cheesy Bread Bondas

First let us make the bread bonda balls. Remove the sides from all the bread slices (you can use this to make croutons) with a sharp knife.

In a bowl, add the onions, bell pepper, green chillies, chilli flakes, oregano and mozzarella cheese. Mix well till fully combined.

Take a slice of bread, moisten with water on both sides (you can dip them in a bowl of water, but do not soak it too much, just dip, remove and squeeze the water out between the palms of your hands, maintaining the shape of the bread slice)

Spoon about a tablespoon of mixture in the center, pull up the corners of the bread slice over the filling press, roll and make into round balls.

Press gently while making the balls to squeeze out any excess water and take care to not expose the filling.

Prepare all the bread bondas, cover and refrigerate for about half an hour (optional, but this sets the bonda balls and maintains the shapes). Just before serving, heat oil for deep frying.

Once the oil heats up, drop about 2 to 3 bread bondas in the hot oil. Fry on medium heat, stirring often to fry them evenly, ensure even browning and to allow enough time for the heat to melt the cheese inside!!

Drain on paper towels and serve hot with ketchup or tomato sauce.