Make ahead appetiser / starter recipes is something that I always look out for. It comes handy when you are in a mood for a quick snack but feel lazy to make it or when you have some unexpected guests. For me, make ahead starter is really appealing when I plan a party, I've one thing less to worry about.
I think I've told you before also, I look forward to the appetisers and desserts in any party. Main course, is not my thing ;) This is a simple and easy one to make, what I like most about this is, there isn't much chopping involved. If you look at the ingredients list, you'll understand that it's just a great combo and you cant go wrong with it.
Also, can I say one more thing, without sounding preachy? If you are in the habit of buying frozen nuggets for your kids, this is a very good option instead of the frozen item. It wont take much time to make and you can store it in the freezer, just thaw the required portions and use it. I served it to kids for a party and they enjoyed it very much.
It's my go to appetiser these days and I find it really hard to keep my hands off the mixture while rolling it ;) It's a great dish for a potluck party too.
Hope I've convinced you enough, to give it a try ;)
Can i bake this rather than deep frying?
Hi Karthika,
I haven’t tried baking it, so I’m not sure about the texture. However, you can air-fry it and it comes out well.
Cheers
Maria
Also can u suggest me a carrot burfi recipe
I havent tried one yet!
Hello Maria, can I use Amul cheese cubes?
yes, you can :)
Tried it! Was good Maria!! Though I doubt I made some mistakes in btw!! My maida got thick very fast so I added alot more maida n milk. N then wen I added cheese, it became loose!! So it wasn’t very cheesy! Will this b very cheesy inside? Also, wat shud I do to keep it hot n crisp for longer Tim???
Thanks! The white sause tends to get thick as soon as you add milk, you need to add the milk gradually and eventually it becomes saucy consistency. It’s not too cheesy. Cheese is added as a flavouring. You can preheat the oven for 3-4 mins and store inside the pre heated oven till you serve. It should help to retain the crispiness for sometime.
Thanks! Will try again. As i got a lot of appreciation.
Hi Maria, I tried it out for a tea party and my Swiss neighbours really liked it. My 10 year old son loved it. The plate became empty within no time. Thanks Maria….
Hi Percy,
Thank you so much. Really happy to know that this recipe worked out well for you. It’s a fav at our place too :)
Cheers
Maria
Hi Maria,just wanted to check whether I could freeze it after rolling in bread crumbs and thaw it and fry it later?.Was planning it as an appetizer for a Christmas get together this Sunday.Also can I use the dried parsley instead of the fresh one?
Hi Sherin,
Yes, you can do that. I always do that. Just make sure you thaw it nicely before frying it. You can thaw it by keeping in the fridge overnight or by keeping at room temp for 1-2 hrs.
Cheers
Maria
Hi Maria,Thanks for the reply.I made that for the Christmas get together and it was a big hit specially among the kids.I also made the Malabar chicken Biriyani and pineapple praline cake as the dessert that day.The cake was super yummy and the biryani too.I have made the biryani many times before with chicken and mutton and it’s a sure success all the time.Thanks a lot for all these wonderful recipes.
Hello Maria, i tried the croquettes and it came out well.thank you so much
Hi Deepthi,
The croquettes look great! Thank you so much for sharing the pic here. I’ll post it on MM FB page soon :)
Cheers
Maria
Hello Maria, If I roll the croquettes in bread crumbs and refrigerate it today, will it come out well if I fry them tomorrow morning? I am doubtful as am planning only to refrigerate and not freeze it.
Hi Deepthi,
yes you can keep it in fridge, not freezer, if you are planning to use it the next day.
Hope you get to make this and like it too :)
Cheers
Maria
Hello Maria, I tried this out and it came out well. The measurements were accurate. Thanks much :)
Thanks Deepthi :)
Tried this over the weekend; a big hit with my kids, though the croquettes looked more like a club :)
Thanks a lot Preeti :) Really happy to hear that kids loved it. As long as the taste is ok, shape doesn’t matter ;)