How long does Classic Cheeselings take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Classic Cheeselings serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Classic Cheeselings vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Classic Cheeselings spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Classic Cheeselings?

50 grams Grated Cheese, 1½ cup Maida, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 pinch Baking Powder, 1 tsp Sugar, For Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Classic Cheeselings?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Classic Cheeselings?

About 334 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Classic Cheeselings

Name: Classic Cheeselings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1½ cup Maida; 2 tbsp Butter, Melted; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 pinch Baking Powder; 50 grams Grated Cheese; ½ cup Water; For Deep Frying Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Cheeselings at home: maida, butter and grated cheese dough rolled thin, cut into small squares and deep-fried crisp. Serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.

Good for: Diwali, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

8 items

4 people

Maida1½ cup
Butter, Melted2 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Baking Powder1 pinch
Grated Cheese50 grams
Water½ cup
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	334kcal	1336kcal
Protein	8.6g	34g
Carbohydrate	42g	168g
Fat	14g	56g
Fibre	1.5g	6g
Sugar	1.3g	5.2g

Cookd masalas for grated cheese

Method

1
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead a smooth dough.
MaidaButterSaltSugarBaking PowderGrated CheeseWater
2
Roll out the dough into a thin layer and cut small squares.
3
Separate the squares individually.
4
Deep fry in medium hot oil until crispy and golden brown.
Oil
5
Drain and cool completely before serving.

Before you start

How long does Classic Cheeselings take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Classic Cheeselings serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Classic Cheeselings vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Classic Cheeselings spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Classic Cheeselings?: 50 grams Grated Cheese, 1½ cup Maida, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 pinch Baking Powder, 1 tsp Sugar, For Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Classic Cheeselings?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Classic Cheeselings?: About 334 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.