Spinach and Cheese Patties with Semolina and Cilantro

Spinach is good for growing kids and women due to the quantity of iron in it. Today's delicious snack contains the goodness of this wonderful green vegetable. Use small and tender leaves for this recipe to get the best texture. I've used aged Gouda cheese for these patties, but you can go ahead with your preferred version. You can also take equal quantities of cilantro and mint leaves to further enhance the flavor. One can also include some crushed cherry tomatoes for the stuffing to give it a different taste. These patties are ideal for breakfast and tea time. You can also include these patties in your kids' lunch box. You must serve hot chocolate coffee with some crispy chips with these yummy patties.

Spinach and Cheese Patties with Semolina and Cilantro
Author: Shoshanna Lee



Do try these unique patties preparation which is cheesy and includes generous amount of blanched spinach making it nutritious and flavorful at the same time.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 500 gm tender spinach leaves
• 250 gm Gouda cheese
• bunch of cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup semolina
• 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 1 green chili (finely chopped)
• pinch of white pepper powder
• 2 tsp chickpea flour (slightly roasted)
• pinch of paprika
• oil for shallow frying
• pinch of sugar

Instructions:

1. Parboil spinach leaves and coarsely ground them in a blender.
2. Take a large bowl and add spinach leaves, chopped cilantro, green chili, white pepper powder, chickpea flour, sugar, paprika and pinch of salt in it.
3. Mix well with a spoon and keep aside.
4. Take a pan and add 1 tsp oil in it.
5. Switch to low flame and add shredded Gouda cheese in it.
6. Continuously stir till it melts down completely.
7. Add melted cheese to seasoned spinach and mix well.
8. Let it cool down for about 10 minutes.
9. Take a flat plate and mix breadcrumbs and semolina in it.
10. Take a nonstick shallow frying pan and heat 3 to 4 tsp oil in it.
11. Make small spinach patties with hands and roll them on semolina and breadcrumbs mixture.
12. Make sure semolina is coated well on all sides of the patties.
13. Shallow fry from both sides till they turn light brown.
14. Serve hot with coffee and chips.