Chilli Cheese Poppers (Jain)

Ingredients list for Chilli Cheese Poppers (Jain)

• 8 Fresh red jalapenos
• 1 Small green capsicum finely chopped
• 1 Small yellow capsicum finely chopped
• 50 grams Processed cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• to taste Black peppercorns crushed
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Tata Sampann Kitchen King Masala
• 2 teaspoons Fresh oregano leaves
• 4 White bread slices toasted
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 2 tablespoons Refined flour
• to deep fry Oil
• to serve Green chutney
• to serve Tomato ketchup

Method

1. To make the filling, take green and yellow capsicums in a bowl, add salt, red chilli powder, crushed black peppercorns and Tata Sampann Kitchen King Masala. Grate the cheese into the bowl and mix well. Rub oregano between your palms and add to the bowl. Mix well and set aside.
2. Slit jalapenos, without cutting through, and remove their seeds.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
4. Break the toasted bread slices and put into a mixer jar, add 1 tbsp coriander leaves and grind to a coarse powder. Transfer onto a plate.
5. Take refined flour in a bowl and add a little water and mix to a smooth slurry of coating consistency. Add remaining coriander leaves and salt and mix well.
6. Stuff each red jalapeno generously with the filling.
7. Cut the stuffed jalapenos into ½ inch pieces, dip each piece into the slurry and roll in the breadcrumbs so that they are well coated from all sides.
8. Slide the roundels into the hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
9. Arrange them on a serving platter and serve hot with green chutney and tomato ketchup.