Ricotta Cheese Balls

Ricotta cheese Balls are an airy delicate appetizer

Ingredients:

1/2 C. Ricotta Cheese

1/2 C. all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. chili powder

1/4 tsp. salt (adjust to taste)

2-3 T. water

T. = Table spoon, tsp. = teaspoon

Method:

In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients except the water. Mix throughly using a wire whisk or big spoon. Add a small amount of water and mix by hand. The consistence of the mixture needs to be similar to soft roti dough (do not add too much water).

Make bite size fluffy balls and deep fry them in cooking oil at 325 to 350 degrees till the cheese balls are golden brown. Drain them in a paper towels. Serve them with cilantro or mint chutney as an appetizer or an afternoon snack with coffee or tea.

These ingredients will make about 20 bite size cheese balls these can be served for 3 or 4 as a light tiffin.

Caution: Please use the back burners for deep frying, always. Please protect your eyes wearing goggles or eyeglasses to prevent injury from spurting of hot oil.