Cheesy Spinach Chilli Bites

Make your own baby spinach chilli bites and add a glorious melted mozzarella centre. This decadent treat is a perfect starter when entertaining guests.

You will need:

• 4 green chillies, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 potato, grated
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• Handful coriander, roughly chopped
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves
• 250g mozzarella, cut into 1cm batons
• Extra flour and egg
• Vegetable oil for frying

Method:

• In a food processor pulse together the chillies, onion, coriander seeds, cumin, salt and paprika.
• Add chickpeas and blend into a paste. Place this mixture into a bowl and add potato, flour, baking powder, egg, coriander, spring onions and baby spinach leaves, and mix well.
• Dip the mozzarella batons into egg and flour and then into the batter, making sure they are covered well before dropping into hot oil to fry until crisp.
• Serve immediately just as they are, or dipped into a sour cream and mustard sauce.