Veggie Power Balls
30 minutes
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About Veggie Power Balls
Veggie Power Balls are a delightful snack that has quickly become a favorite among children. Packed with a vibrant medley of veggies, creamy potato, almond meal, and a touch of cheese, these power-packed bites are both easy to prepare and bursting with nutrition.
Loaded with essential minerals, vitamins, fiber, and protein, Veggie Power Balls offer a wholesome boost that’s perfect for growing kids. If the balls happen to split or scatter in the oil, don’t worry—simply add a bit more binding or ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for perfect results every time.
This recipe not only ensures a tasty treat but also adds a nutritious edge to your snack time, thanks to the goodness of vegetables and almonds. Serve them hot and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Potato boiled peeled and mashed, large sized
- 1/8 cup Almond or almond meal or almond
- 1/3 cup Corn Kernels boiled or tinned
- 1/4 cup Onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Carrot finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Bell Peppers finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ginger
- 1 leaf Coriander dhania, finely chopped
- 1.5 tsp Salt or as per taste
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala optional
- 1/2 tsp Pepper black
- 1 tsp Oregano Flakes
- 1 tsp Corn Flour heaped
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumb or as needed
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a wide vessel mix together boiled and mashed potato, almond meal, corn, onions, carrot, capsicum, coriander leaves and cheese
- To this add dry spices such as salt, black pepper powder, garam masala(if using), oregano powder, garlic powder, ginger powder and salt.
- Add the breadcrumbs and cornflour.
- Now mix the whole mixture nicely till well combined.
- Grease your palms and form small balls with this mixture.
- Roll the balls in breadcrumbs.
- Keep these balls in the fridge for 20 minutes . Or else you can them at once
- For frying heat the oil well and fry the balls till crisp.and golden brown In colour.
- Drain the balls on absorbent paper and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Recipe Notes
Additional Tips
- To add an extra layer of Indian flavor, try mixing a pinch of chaat masala or amchur (dry mango powder) into the filling before shaping the balls; this will give a tangy, street-food style kick that kids love.
- If you want a healthier alternative to deep frying, bake the Veggie Power Balls in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 18-22 minutes, turning once halfway through, or air-fry for a crispy finish with minimal oil.
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond powder with roasted chickpea flour (besan); this maintains the structure and adds a subtle earthy note that pairs well with Indian spices.
- Serve the power balls with a dip of tangy green chutney or a spicy garlic yogurt sauce for a flavor-packed snack plate ideal for parties or lunchboxes.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.6gSodium: 855mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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Thanks for the inspiration! Looks tasty.
Such a beautiful dish! Can’t wait to try it.
Cute Recipe!
This looks so good! Appreciate the share.