Semolina-cottage cheese balls Appa
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Unlike our traditional cuisine, Indian cooking often features baked goods that are not desserts at all – they are savory or spicy, such as these semolina-cottage cheese balls. Try making this beloved Indian treat, and in less than an hour, appetizing golden dumplings from faraway India will be ready to serve. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Finely chop the chili pepper, taking care to avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes.
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Step 2
2. To prepare the dough, mix semolina, cottage cheese, chili pepper, salt, and turmeric. Let the dough sit for half an hour.
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Step 3
3. After half an hour, mix the dough again and either prepare a special "appe tawa" pan or preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet.
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Step 4
4. Roll the dough into balls, grease the depressions in the pan or baking sheet with sunflower or other vegetable oil, and place the balls on it.
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Step 5
5. Bake the balls for several minutes on each side, carefully turning them over to avoid spoiling their shape.
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Step 6
6. Serve the balls still warm with a spicy sauce or meat dishes.