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Potato Cutlet / Aloo Cutlet (Crispy and Shallow-Fried)

Potato Cutlet is a shallow-fried snack, and it is crispy, full of flavors, and delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Course Appetizer, Snack
Diet Healthy, No Onion No Garlic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 10 - 12 Cutlets

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili paste or to taste
  • 1- inch ginger peeled and grated
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida / Hing ((optional))
  • 4 potatoes boiled, (peeled, and mashed)
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoon water
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs + more for coating
  • Oil for shallow-frying as required

Instructions
 

Making the Potato Cutlet Mixture

  • Heat oil in a pan, and add green chili paste, ginger paste, and asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Then add boiled, peeled, and mashed potatoes. Mix well.
  • Add salt to taste, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala, and chaat masala. Mix everything well and continue cooking for a couple of minutes.
  • Stir the mixture often to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Then add finely chopped coriander leaves, mix well and turn off the heat.
  • Transfer the potato mixture into a bowl, and let it cool completely.
  • Once the potato mixture is cooled down completely, add breadcrumbs and mix well.
  • The mixture should not be sticky and not soggy.
  • If your mixture is very soft and you cannot shape the cutlet, add a little more breadcrumbs and mix well. If it still does not work, refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Then it will be easy to shape it into cutlets.

Shallow-Frying The Potato Cutlet

  • Divide the mixture into 10-12 equal portions, depending on the size of the cutlet you prefer.
  • Shape each portion into a round patty.
  • To make a cornstarch slurry, In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water.
  • In another bowl, take the breadcrumbs.
  • Now dip each cutlet into a cornstarch slurry first.
  • Then place the cutlet into a bowl of breadcrumbs and coat the cutlet evenly with breadcrumbs.
  • Prepare all the cutlets this way.
  • Heat 2-3 tablespoon of oil into a frying pan.
  • Place cutlet into the pan, 3-4 at a time, so the pan is not overcrowded.
  • Cook the cutlets on both sides until crispy and golden brown on both sides.
  • Remove the cutlets from the pan and place them on absorbent paper or a paper towel.
  • Serve the hot Potato Cutlet with your choice of condiments.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve the Potato Cutlet hot or warm with ketchup or your choice of chutney.
  • You can serve them with this Tomato Chutney or this Coriander Chutney.
  • Serve the Potato Cutlet for breakfast, afternoon snack, after-school snack, or as an appetizer for the party or get-together.
  • You can also make vegetarian club sandwiches using these cutlets. Place the cutlet between the slices of bread with chutney and other veggies. It will make a wholesome lunch or meal.

Notes

  1. After boiling the potatoes, do not let them cool completely. Instead, mash the potatoes when they are still warm.
  2. Add green chilis and red chili powder as per your taste.
  3. You can use freshly made breadcrumbs or store-bought breadcrumbs.
  4. The potato mixture should not be very soft and sticky. If the mixture is still soft and moist after adding breadcrumbs, place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Then it will be easier to shape it into cutlets.
  5. You can also add boiled green peas to the mixture if you prefer.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 88kcalCarbohydrates : 19gProtein : 2gFat : 1gSaturated Fat : 1gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 1gSodium : 46mgPotassium : 375mgFiber : 2gSugar : 1gVitamin A : 37IUVitamin C : 17mgCalcium : 21mgIron : 1mg
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