🥔 Potato Cutlets
Makes: ~12 cutlets | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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4 medium potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
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2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
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1 tsp ginger-garlic paste (or minced ginger and garlic)
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp garam masala or chaat masala
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½ tsp red chili powder (optional)
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Salt to taste
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2–3 tbsp all-purpose flour or breadcrumbs (for binding)
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½ cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
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Oil for frying
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare Potatoes
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Boil potatoes until tender. Peel and mash smoothly.
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Let cool slightly.
2. Make the Mixture
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In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, onion, green chilies, coriander, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and salt.
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Add flour or some breadcrumbs to bind the mixture so it holds together.
3. Shape Cutlets
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Divide the mixture into equal portions.
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Shape each portion into a flat, round or oval patty about ½ inch thick.
4. Coat the Cutlets
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Roll each cutlet in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
5. Fry
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Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Fry cutlets in batches until golden brown and crisp on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side).
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Drain on paper towels.
🧆 Serving Suggestions:
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Serve hot with green chutney, ketchup, or tamarind chutney.
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Great as a snack with tea or as a side with rice and curry.
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You can also bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes for a healthier option.
Want a vegetable-loaded version with peas and carrots, or a baked recipe?
