How many calories does one Cheese Corn Balls have?

One Cheese Corn Balls gives 90 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 38 calories, proteins account for 8 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 44 calories. One Cheese Corn Balls provides about 4 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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cheese corn balls makes a super starter and it just melts down in the mouth. Eye appealing, perfect sized Indian style cheese corn balls is a cocktail party starter to be served with tomato ketchup.

The cheese corn balls recipe is super quick and easy to make and the combination of cheese and corn is supreme. All ingredients for this recipe are easy to get and most are found in the Indian kitchen.

The first stage is making the thick white sauce which will help in binding the cheese corn balls. Once the white sauce is ready transfer it to a plate and allow it to cool, then add boiled and crushed corn to it, make sure there is no water left or it will make the mixture watery and hard to bind. Add processed cheese, you can also use mozarella cheese or even mix the cheese with the white sauce base. Add chopped coriander, green chillies and mix all the ingredients together. You can also add mixed herbs and chilli flakes to it. Then divide and roll in small balls and keep aside.

For frying the Indian style cheese corn balls, dip the prepared balls in the slurry, coat the with bread crumbs and deep fry. If you want your cheese corn balls even crispier use panko bread crumbs. While deep frying, if your cheese corn balls are breaking add corn flour, mix again and then fry. To make them even colourful and add more flavour you an even add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to it.

Indian style cheese corn balls have become popular to serve as kitty party snack and a popular finger food. veg cheese sweet corn balls has a creamy cheesy texture with a crunch of corn in it.

Also try other recipes with corn and cheese combo like Corn Filled Bread Tartlets, Corn and Jalapeno Fondue and Corn Au Gratin.

Corn and Jalapeno Fondue

Is Cheese Corn Balls healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Sweet Corn : The pros. Sweet corn in a rich in fibre. The high vitamin B3 – 2.61 mg / cup is known to reduce cholesterol levels in body and in turn promote heart health. Sweet corn is good for pregnancy as high folate content and antioxidants - lutein is good for the foetus.The cons. the glycemic index of sweet corn is said to be between 55 to 58 and hence not suited for diabetics and best to restrict the usage. Though sweet corn is a good source of fiber, low in fat and helps control appetite, considering that it is a vegetable it has more calories than other fiber rich veggies, so restrict usage for weight loss. So given a choice it is wise to opt for other veggies first. Read the article is sweet corn healthy?

Butter : Butter contains 80% fats and it comprises of many types of fatty acids. Butter has short chain fatty acids and medium chain fatty acids which are broken down and absorbed into the body directly and go straight to the liver and get converted to fuel to be used by the muscles. Due to this anti-inflammatory effect, it is said to have a positive effect in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Recent research shows that small amounts of butter has positive effects on heart health. So diabetics too can have small quantity of butter and balance it with other types of fats they consume. A tbsp. of butter fulfils 8% of your days requirement of vitamin A. This Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant which is essential for glowing skin health and immune function. We suggest you read about butter the super food. 

Milk and Low Fat Milk : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. The Calcium in Milk helps to protect your teeth against gum disease and keeps your jaw bone strong and healthy. Milk is low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. However diabetics must consider including low fat milk as advised by their dietitian only so as to avoid any fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Protein is another key nutrient which milk is rich in - 8.6 g from a cup. So all those looking to build protein stores can add milk and its products like curd and paneer to their diet. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs.  Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 

Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : Coriander is a fresh herb often used as a flavour enhancer in Indian cooking. It is mainly used as a garnish. This is the best way to use it - no cooking. This preserves its vitamin C content which helps to build our immunity and bring that sparkle to the skin. The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrient which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details. 

Green Chillies : Antioxidant vitamin C in green chillies protects the body from effects of harmful free radicals and prevents stress. It is probably the high fiber which helps in controlling blood sugar levels. This it is a welcome addition to a diabetic diet. Suffering from anaemia? Add green chillies to your list of iron rich foods too. For complete details see benefits of green chilli. 

What's the problem?

Processed Cheese : This has high fat content. The fact that the chesse is proceesed is not healthy. 

Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or use in very small quantities as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood sugar levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage.  Read is maida good for you to understand fully.

Deep fried foods : This pasta cheese balls is deep fried. Any food that is deep fried is not suitable for healthy living. Your fat levels increase as deep frying increases oil absorption. Also when you use the same oil again for deep frying then smoking point decreases which leads to the development of blue smoke which is not good for health. It also increases inflammation in the body and shuts down the fat burning process.

Note : 1 cup = 200 ml (standard cup available in the market). The weight in grams varies for each ingredient.

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Cheese Corn Balls?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. This recipe uses plain flour or maida to make Cheese Corn Balls which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients.

Can healthy individuals have Cheese Corn Balls?

Not healthy. Stay away from Plain flour (maida) & Deep fried foods to lead a healthy life style. Any food that is deep fried is not suitable for healthy living. Your fat levels increase as deep frying increases oil absorption. Also when you use the same oil again for deep frying then smoking point decreases which leads to the development of blue smoke which is not good for health.

What is a healthier Indian snack option ?

No, as Cheese Corn Balls is deep fried. Here are some healthy snack recipes like baked methi muthias, multiflour chakli recipe, multigrain healthy crackers and whole wheat methi khakhra recipe.

Baked Methi Muthias

How to burn 90 calories that come from one Cheese Corn Balls?

Walking (6 kmph) = 27 mins
Running (11 kmph) = 9 mins
Cycling (30 kmph) = 12 mins
Swimming (2 kmph) = 15 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.