Cottage cheese fritters or “Pakoras” are a Saturday treat in my house. This is a guilty pleasure. This recipe is very simple and calls for a few ingredients. Once done, they taste amazingly good.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
| 1 | 12 oz. Package | Cottage Cheese |
| 1 | Medium | Onion, diced finely |
| 1 | Tsp | Cumin Powder |
| Salt to taste | ||
| 1 | Small | Jalapeno, seeded & finely chopped |
| 2 | Tsp | Cilantro, chopped |
| 1/2 | Cup | Flour, white |
| 2 | Tbsp | Cornstarch |
| Oil for deep frying |
Directions:
- Empty the cottage cheese into a medium bowl.
- Using a hand blender, blend the cottage cheese so it is smooth.
- Add onion, salt, cilantro, chili and cumin powder.
- Heat the oil in a fryer on medium heat.
- Spoon the mixture in a frying pan. Care should be taken at all times not to scald yourself.
- Deep fry until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your choice of sauce.
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| date sauce |
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| green chutney |
Enjoy with different sauces.
You may also like vegetable pakoras. Try my recipes for Onion Pakora and/or Vegetable Pakora.
Nutrition Facts are for Entire Recipe.
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This Week’s Healthy Tip
The Health Benefits of Cottage Cheese
From xomba.com
Cottage cheese was originally made in small cottages as a way to use leftover milk. In addition to being versatile, cottage cheese can be a nutritious addition to almost any diet.
It’s Low in Calories and Fat
Even four percent milk fat cottage cheese is low in calories with about 120 calories per serving, but you can also buy low fat and fat-free versions which only have around eighty calories. Standard cottage cheese has anywhere from four to six grams of fat, while the fat-free is completely free of fat, although fat-free may have added starches to compensate. Because cottage cheese is filling, a single serving of this low calorie food can be quite satisfying.
It’s High in Protein
A single serving of cottage cheese has up to fifteen grams of protein, much of it in the form of casein, a slow digesting form of protein. Although not as high in protein as meat and poultry, it’s one of the best non-meat sources of protein around. The high protein content of cottage cheese and its high casein content make it a high satiety food so it reduces hunger for longer periods of time.
It’s Low in Carbohydrates
Most cottage cheese is low in carbohydrates with carb contents ranging from three grams to six grams. The low fat versions are often higher in carbs since they have added starches.
It’s High in Bone-Building Calcium
Calcium is important not only for building strong bones, but also for maintaining normal blood pressure. With around seventy grams per serving, cottage cheese can go a long ways towards meeting the daily calcium quota.
Don’t forget about the versatility of cottage cheese. It can be used as a healthy, low fat substitute for other higher fat soft cheeses. When pureed in a blender, it can be a base for a heart healthy, but tasty dip. Simply sprinkle in some herbs and spices to add flavor. It makes a refreshing warm weather side dish or dessert when served with fruit. Use it instead of sour cream on baked potatoes or as a substitute for ricotta cheese in lasagna. Mix it with yogurt or puree it into a smoothie. It also tastes great as a side dish with just a little added seasoning. You’ll find lots of other exciting ways to use this healthy, versatile food. Enjoy the health benefits of eating cottage cheese!