Cream Cheese Corn Chaat Balls

Cream Cheese Corn Chaat Balls are a 5-minute no-cook festive snack, creamy and crunchy, perfect for Diwali parties and holiday appetizers.

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Cream Cheese Corn Chaat Balls

• 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
• 4 tablespoons boiled sweet corn (pat dry to remove excess moisture)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
• 2 spring onion greens, finely sliced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, chopped
• ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon chaat masala
• ¼ teaspoon black salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 papads, fine sev or crushed papdi (for coating)

» For serving

• Tamarind chutney (for drizzling)
• Mint coriander chutney (for drizzling)
• Pomegranate arils (for garnish)

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make Cream Cheese Corn Chaat Balls

1. Finely chop half an onion and slice the spring onion greens. Keep them aside. Also, chop the roasted pistachios and set them aside.
2. In a small bowl, add cream cheese, onion, spring onion greens, corn, pomegranate arils, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix well until smooth. Flatten the cream cheese mixture and chill it for 10-15 minutes so it firms up slightly. Meanwhile, roast the papads in a pan or directly over an open flame on medium-high heat until crisp.
4. Once roasted, crush the papads into tiny pieces. Scoop small portions of the chilled mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
5. Roll each ball in the crushed papads until evenly coated. You can also use sev or crushed papdi for coating. Arrange the balls on a plate.
6. Drizzle lightly with green chutney and tamarind chutney. Garnish with a few pomegranate arils. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Adding pistachios is totally optional in this recipe. You can skip adding them or substitute them with any other roasted nuts of your choice.
2. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes before shaping. This resting time helps them firm up and help shape it into smooth balls.