
VEG CUTLET

Introduction
Veg cutlet is a popular, crispy, and flavorful snack made with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices. Golden on the outside and soft on the inside, these cutlets are perfect as a tea-time snack or starter, loved for their crunchy texture and delicious taste.
Ingredients
For Cutlet Mixture
- 150 gms chopped carrot
- 100 gms chopped french beans
- 250 gms chopped potatoes
- 125 gms frozen green peas
- 15 gms ginger – roughly chopped
- 4 nos green chili
- 10 gms garlic cloves – roughly chopped
- 5 gms red chili powder
- 6 gms cumin powder
- 5 gms coriander powder (optional)
- 5 gms garam masala
- 250 gms breadcrumbs
- 50 gms chopped coriander
- Salt as required
For Crumb Coating
- 100 gms refined flour
- 45 ml water
- 200 gms breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
For Pan Frying
- 50 ml oil (any neutral oil, add as required)
Method
Preparation
- Rinse, peel, and chop carrots, potatoes, and french beans.
- Boil potatoes until soft, then drain and cool.
- Steam or boil other vegetables until fork-tender.
- Drain all excess water using a strainer.
- Cooking the Vegetables:
- Heat butter and oil in a pan and sauté the vegetables briefly.
- Set aside to cool completely.
- Preparing Breadcrumbs:
- Blitz 4–5 bread slices into fine crumbs using a blender.
- Spread on a plate and keep aside.
- Making Cutlet Mixture:
- Mash boiled potatoes and vegetables well.
- Crush ginger, green chilies, and garlic into a semi-fine paste.
- Add spice powders, coriander leaves, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly to form a uniform dough. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Shaping & Coating:
- Mix refined flour and water to make a smooth slurry.
- Shape the mixture into small or medium oval cutlets.
- Dip each cutlet in slurry, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Pan Frying:
- Heat oil in a pan for shallow frying.
- Place cutlets in medium-hot oil.
- Fry until golden and crisp on both sides, flipping occasionally.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Chef Tips
- Ensure vegetables are completely drained to avoid soggy cutlets.
For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs
- Chill shaped cutlets for 15–20 minutes before frying to help them hold shape.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of chaat masala for enhanced flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot or warm with:
- Mint chutney
- Tamarind chutney
- Tomato ketchup
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