Stuffed Zarai Croquettes

For the Croquettes:

• Boiled potatoes — 3 medium, mashed
• Darima Zarai cheese — 150 g, cut into small cubes
• Green chilli — 1, finely chopped
• Fresh coriander — 2 tbsp, chopped
• Ginger — 1 tsp, grated
• Garam masala — ½ tsp
• Red chilli powder — ½ tsp
• Salt — to taste
• Black pepper — to taste
• Cornflour — 2 tbsp

For Coating:

• All-purpose flour — ½ cup
• Breadcrumbs — 1 cup
• Eggs — 2, beaten (or slurry of flour + water for veg version)

Other:

• Oil — for deep frying

Prepare the Mixture:

• In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, green chilli, coriander, ginger, spices, salt, pepper, and cornflour.
• Mix well to form a smooth dough-like mixture.

Stuff the Croquettes:

• Take a small portion of the mixture and flatten it in your palm.
• Place a cube of Darima Zarai cheese in the center.
• Shape into oval or cylindrical croquettes, sealing the cheese inside.

Coating:

• Roll each croquette in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
• Repeat for all croquettes.

Fry:

• Heat oil in a deep pan.
• Fry the croquettes on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove and drain on tissue paper.

Serve hot with mint chutney, ketchup, or garlic mayo. When you bite in, the melted Darima Zarai cheese gives a rich, creamy center—perfect for snacks or party starters.