Grated Squash Balls Indian Style · Thu Dec 30, 08:56 PM
I recently made Squash Balls (with an Indian twist) for a family dinner, and they seemed to be a big hit, a few people have inquired about how they were made, so thought I’d share the recipe. I’ll include both the way it was given to me, with a few notes on things I did or might do differently next time:
NOTE, the recipe was given to me by a friendly workmate, Sangeeta, so it is not a unique creation, although I did take some liberties.
1 Squash – acorn was what I used, buttercup would be similar (probably butternut as well?)
Chick Pea (or Almond) Flour (amount varies, 1/2 cup +/-)
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
1/4 teaspoon Red Chili pepper
1 Pinch Garam Masala
Salt to taste (1/2 teaspoon)
1 egg (or maybe just the egg white – I didn’t use this, but in retrospect it might have helped hold it all together a bit, mine was a bit crumbly while it cooked)
1) Grate raw squash
2) Add enough chick pea flour to bind it all together into a dough like ball (NOTE: I used Almond Flour, still no gluten, probably makes them a little sweeter than the chick pea flour would have)
3) Add Turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, red chili pepper, salt
4) If using, add egg / egg white
5) Mix thoroughly
6) Heat oil in deep fryer or medium sauce pan, just enough to cover the squash balls, shouldn’t be smoking
7) Once oil is hot enough, scoop squash mixture into a spoon (large cereal type) and round into a ball 1” – 2” diameter. Smaller cooks more thoroughly and has less chance of burning. Drop into the oil, flip if necessary to be evenly browned, and pull out when done. Be careful of the hot oil. You can do as many balls as you/your pot can handle at once
8) Place on a plate with paper towel down to absorb dripping oil
9) Serve while hot, or reheat in the oven on low heat on a cookie sheet.
10) Enjoy!
1 squash is appx equal to 7-10 balls (depending on size of squash and the size of the squash balls)
Found this link to a similar recipe without the Indian spices:
Fried Squash Balls
— Mike Behnke
Macro Update · Tue Sep 14, 08:48 PM
Since the last time I posted, I’ve lost a job, done some contract work, been hired twice (was working 80 hours a week at one point.) Better that than unemployed, though, right?
Last fall, after the Ann Arbor News closed, my wife and I took a personal finance class taught (virtually through DVD) by Dave Ramsey. So we are doing out best to get out of debt (almost there, btw!) and set ourselves up for better things in the future (like a good strong emergency fund.)
I am now employed by a local web design firm, and am really enjoying my work now. It is nice to be doing something that is both interesting and challenging while getting paid for it.
On the school front, I am taking an SEO and Analytics class from Washtenaw Community College’s INP program. It is both something I am interested in and is applicable to my work.
— Mike Behnke
Hosting new site · Thu Apr 30, 01:31 PM
Providing hosting for a site designed by a buddy: The Last Columnist
It’s his first HTML page, but the site should eventually become something more as he adds to it.
Added: The site has been updated to rewrite the home page based on feedback and to remove a few potentially hurtful comments. New pages were also added, including a travel story.
— Mike Behnke
New site online for Scott Rosencrans campaign for Ann Arbor City Council · Fri Apr 17, 09:22 PM
A new site is online for Scott Rosencrans campaign for Ann Arbor (MI) city council in the 5th Ward. Check it out at:
Scott Rosencrans for Ann Arbor City Council
I did the XHTML/CSS coding for the site, Annette Siffen did the graphic design and site layout. Annette was great to work with on this project.
The coding itself was fairly simple. It was a fixed width, 3-column site, with the 2 side columns in defined area boxes, with a full width header and footer.
— Mike Behnke
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Probably the most information packed, 48 hour seminar I’ve been too, and I’ve been to quite a few. I’ve been to Derek’s Internet marketing seminar twice, and highly recommend checking it out if you have any plans on doing Internet marketing.
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I also created an entirely new page to promote the Internet marketing seminar as well.
— Mike Behnke