These vegetarian koftas are flavoured with Frico Dutch Gouda, spring onions and flat leaf parsley. The smooth texture of the Gouda cheese is a great accompaniment to the spice and herbs used in this recipe.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes, Cooking time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

6 spring onions, finely chopped

200 g (7 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs

150 g (5 oz) Frico Mild Gouda wedge, grated

2 g (1 tsp) ground cinnamon

2 g (1 tsp) paprika

4 g (2 tsp) ground cumin

7 g (2 tbsp) freshly chopped flat leaf parsley

2 eggs

30 ml (28 g) milk

30 g (3 tbsp) plain flour

Salt and freshly ground pepper to season

Oil, for brushing

Warmed pitta bread and salad to serve

Method:

1. Place the spring onions, breadcrumbs, Frico Mild Gouda, spices and parsley and in a large mixing bowl. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then mix thoroughly.

2. Separate one of the eggs and place the egg white in a shallow bowl and reserve. In another bowl, beat the egg yolk with the remaining egg, then stir into the crumb mixture with the milk.

3. Divide the mixture into 8 balls, and then using your hands roll into sausage shapes about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick.

4. Beat the reserved egg white until frothy. Place the flour in a shallow dish. One by one dip the sausages in the egg white, then roll in the flour.

5. Thread onto skewers and brush with oil. Cook the sausages under a preheated moderate grill or shallow fry, for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides and cooked through.

6. Serve immediately with warmed pita bread and salad.