Fried Cheese Burger

Ingredients:

200 grams mozzarella cheese block, cut into 2 inch squares

4 mini burger buns

1 cup bread crumbs

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder 

1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp red chilli flakes

1/2 cup refined flour (maida)

Crushed black peppercorns to taste

Butter for toasting

Oil for deep frying

Layering

Ketchup- mayo for applying

Lettuce leaves as required

Tomato slices as required

Onion slices as required 

Crushed black peppercorns to taste 

Salt to taste

Pickled jalapeno slices as required

Black olives for garnish

Method:

Spread bread crumbs on a plate. Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried mixed herbs, salt and red chilli flakes and mix well.

Take refined flour in a bowl. Add crushed black peppercorns, salt and pour 1/2 cup water and mix till well combined.

Dip the mozzarella squares into the refined flour mixture, coat with the bread crumbs mixture, and repeat the process one more time.

Place the prepared mozzarella squares into the freezer for 1-2 hours.

Slit the burger buns in half.

Heat butter in a non-stick grill pan, place the burger buns and toast for 30 seconds.

Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, gently slide in the frozen mozzarella squares and deep fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.

To make the burger, apply some ketchup- mayo on the burger bun base and place some lettuce leaves. Place the fried cheese and arrange tomato slice and onion rings. Sprinkle crushed black pepper corns, salt and arrange some pickled jalapeno slices over it. Arrange some more lettuce leaves on top. Apply some ketchup- mayo on the base of the remaining burger half and place it on top to make a burger.

Secure it with a toothpick and garnish with black olives. Serve immediately.