Diet Healthy, No Onion No Garlic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 10- 12 Cutlets
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Ingredients
1tablespoonoil
½teaspoonchili paste or to taste
1-inchginger peeled and grated
¼teaspoonasafoetida / Hing((optional))
4potatoes boiled,(peeled, and mashed)
½teaspoonred chili powder
½teaspoonroasted cumin powder
½teaspoongaram masala powder
1teaspoonchaat masala powder
Salt to taste
2tablespooncoriander leaves finely chopped
2tablespooncornstarch
4tablespoonwater
½cupbreadcrumbs + 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.
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
After boiling the potatoes, do not let them cool completely. Instead, mash the potatoes when they are still warm.
Add green chilis and red chili powder as per your taste.
You can use freshly made breadcrumbs or store-bought breadcrumbs.
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.
You can also add boiled green peas to the mixture if you prefer.