Monday 28 April 2014

Aloo /Veg patties (Cutlet)

Patties or cutlet is a famous Indian snack made of aloo (potato) and vegetables. My husband felt that it reminded him of cutlet. In America you can get it in the name of Hash Browns. As it is not deep fried, it is less in cholesterol and you can add variety of vegetables. If you want to sneak in more vegetables for your little fuzzy eaters, do it. Potatoes are world favourite hence works great in this.

I cut vegetables as fine as i can and when it is mixed up with potatoes, your kids will not be eagles to pick them out. Add some spices which gives a separate flavor. It is crispy on the outside and soft and healthy inside.

One can have this as snack on a rainy day with coffee. You cant help but to love them. There are too many varities doing it. This is for veg lovers. Soon will post for Non Veggies.



Ingredients:

Potato - 3 medium sized
Carrot - 1/4 cup (cut into small cubes)
Beans - 1/4 cup (cut into small cubes)
Onion - 1/4 cup chopped (optional)
Wheat flour - 1/4 cup
Ani seed - 1 tsp
Salt & pepper - to taste.
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Hing - pinch
Oil - shallow fry

Method:

1) Boil potato in a pan with water. After 10 to 15 mins remove potatoes and cool it. Peel the skin, smash and keep aside.

2) In a bowl take wheat flour, cut vegetables, onion (optional), ani seed, chili powder, hing, required salt & pepper. Mix well.

3) To this add smashed potatoes. Mix until well combined.

4) Make small balls (lime sized).

5) Take one ball and press it in you palm to form patties (round shape). Continue with other balls.



6) Refrigerate for about 20 mins.

7) Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a pan (i prefer non stick). When hot add patties, 4 to 5 at a time.

8) Make sure it not stick to other patties. Cook them until golden brown and flip to the other side.



9) It takes at-least 5 mins each side. (do not cook in high heat).

10) Remove from once done and transfer it on tissue to remove excess oil.

11) Serve hot for better taste.

Note:

1) remove potatoes immediately from hot water once done. If left, absorbs water and while frying oil will splatter.

2) Can add any vegetable you wish. Should not add vegetables with high water content.

3) Fry in medium heat.

4) Refrigeration of patties before frying, to help hold mixture together.

5) Can also bake it in oven at 450 F for 5 mins. Flip the patties and bake for another 5 mins. Time varies for each oven type.



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