Tofu Poppers

A starter which is easy to prepare and is very tasty.

Ingredients

For tofu balls:-

•  150gms Tofu ( grated ) 
• 1 Finely chopped onion 
• Finely chopped garlic
• 1 Finely chopped green chilli 
• 1-2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1-2tsp Pepper powder 
• 1 tsp Cumin powder 
• Salt to taste 
• 1-2 tsp All purpose flour/ maida 
• Chopped coriander leaves

For the batter:-

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour/maida
• 2 tsp cornflour 
• 2 tsp red chilli powder 
• Salt to taste 
• Water
• Wheat bread crumbs for dipping the balls

METHOD

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and season it with cumin powder, red chilli powder, pepper & salt and set it aside.
2. Add some maida as it acts as a binding agent and mixes them gently.
3. Take this mixture and shape them into small evenly sized balls.
4. Put all the ingredients for the batter in a bowl and mix them until you get a thick batter.
5. Dip the balls in this batter and coat them with the wheat bread crumbs & set it in the refrigerator for 10-15 mins.
6. Deep fry these balls on a low flame until golden brown.

Serve it with tomato ketchup, vegan mayonnaise or any vegan dip of your choice.