VEGETABLE CUTLET

Makes- 10 to 12 nos

Ingredients

1. Green chilies-finely chopped- 1 or 2 nos ( or according to taste)
2. Ginger -finely chopped- 1 tsp
3. Garlic- finely chopped- 1 tsp
4. Onion -finely chopped- 1 medium ( 1/2 cup)
5. Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp( see notes)
6. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
7. Coriander powder-1 tsp
8. Black pepper powder-  to taste ( I used 3/4 tsp)
9. Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
10. Vegetables-finely chopped- 1 to 1.5 cups( Carrot,beetroot,cabbage,green beans)
11. Potato -boiled and mashed- 3 small
12. Lemon juice- 1/2 to 1 tsp
13. Coriander leaves- chopped- 1 tbsp
14. All purpose flour- 2 tbsp
15. Water- as required
16. Bread crumbs- as required
17. Oil – for frying
18. Salt to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a pan and add green chilies,ginger,garlic and onion.Saute until onion turns golden brown ,over a medium low flame.
• Add chili ,turmeric,coriander,black pepper and garam masala powder.Saute for a minute or two.
• Next add chopped vegetables and salt to taste.Mix well ,cook until it is done.
• Add mashed potato,lemon juice and coriander leaves.Mix well until combined.Switch off the stove.Add more salt if required.
• Allow this mixture to cool slightly.Shape it into small balls and lightly flatten it using your finger tips.Keep aside.
• In a small bowl mix together all purpose flour and water to form a smooth paste.
• Dip each cutlets in the prepared batter and roll in breadcrumbs to form an even coating.( you can freeze the cutlets at this point,if desired)
• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the cutlets ,turning once in between.Serve with tomato ketchup.

NOTES:

• Adjust the quantity of chili powder and black pepper powder according to your taste.
• Use vegetable of your choice,like carrot,cabbage,green beans,beetroot etc.Here i have used, one carrot ,one beetroot and few green beans.