Name: Cheesy beetroot croquettes recipe by Freda Dias at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium boiled beetroots, about 1 cup of grated beetroots; 2 medium boiled yukon gold potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red chilly powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin coriander powder; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro (dhania); 1 teaspoon ginger paste; green chillies as per desired heat ( optional); 1 cup grated cheese ( processed/ mozarella); 2 tablespoon cornstarch; Panko breadcrumbs , as required; Vegatable oil, as required; Salt to taste

ABOUT Cheesy beetroot croquettes RECIPE

These croquettes are crunchy on the outside and soft inside with the ooey gooey cheesy center. They are not only delicious , but healthy too since they are not deep fried, rather cooked in the paniyaram pan.

Ingredients Serving: 4

2 medium boiled beetroots, about 1 cup of grated beetroots
2 medium boiled yukon gold potatoes
1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red chilly powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin coriander powder
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro (dhania)
1 teaspoon ginger paste
green chillies as per desired heat ( optional)
1 cup grated cheese ( processed/ mozarella)
2 tablespoon cornstarch
Panko breadcrumbs , as required
Vegatable oil, as required
salt to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients listed up to salt to taste. Mix well and form a smooth dough, you may add some breadcrumbs, if you need to bind the mixture, I didn’t need any.
Make a lemon sized ball, flatten it , put some grated cheese in the cavity, gently seal it, and form a smooth ball. Dip this in the cornflour slurry ( mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water) ,then roll them over the breadcrumbs.
Prepare the remaining croquettes in the same way. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Heat 2-3 drops of vegetable oil in the cavities of the ebelskiver pan, Place the balls in the cavities, let them cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat,then flip gently and cook until evenly browned from all sides.
Serve hot with dip of your choice / tomato ketchup.