Vegetable Cutlet | Easy Indian Tea time vegetarian snack recipe (2024)

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My 198th recipe, "Vegetable Cutlet", a quick, easy and delicious Indian snack. Samosas, Puffand Cutlet are the top 3 of my favorite Indian snacks and I would love to have them anytime and more so with my evening cup of tea.

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While I posted the recipes for Samosa and Puff soon after starting my blog, I never got a chance to make my mom's special cutlet until today. Though the recipe for making a cutlet is pretty straightforward there are certain tricks and tips to make a perfect one. It is a very flexible recipe that each one had their own customization to the same.

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But, I never liked the cutlet purchased from a store outside. It was either too hard, low on flavor or was not perfectly crispy on the outside. Exactly how a perfect cutlet should not be. However, while I was growing up, there was no necessity for me to look beyond my home for enjoying a vegetable cutlet. Since it was one of my favorites, my mom used to make it frequently.

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It was a win-win since it was the easiest way for her to make me eat my veggies. The secret to this cutlet is the crispy outside and the perfectly soft inside. Also, this is loaded with all the wonderful flavors of spicy, tangy and is super yummy 🙂

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Vegetable Cutlet

Revathi Palani

Vegetable Cutlet is an easy and delicious Indian snack made from mashed potatoes and other veggies, perfect to have along with a cup of tea in the evening.

4.67 from 3 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 9

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Oil - 1 tsp + For frying + For frying
  • 2 clove Garlic (Finely chopped)
  • 1 small piece Ginger (Finely chopped)
  • 1 small Onion (Finely chopped)
  • 2 medium Potato
  • 1 medium Carrot
  • 10 Green Beans
  • ¼ Cup Green peas
  • 1 sprig Mint (Finely chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp Coriander leaves (Finely chopped)
  • 1 Bread Slice
  • 2 Tbsp Bread crumbs + For coating
  • 2 Tbsp Maida | All purpose flour + as needed. (For making paste)
  • 2 tsp Salt (Adjust per taste)
  • 1 ½ tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp Jeera powder
  • ½ tsp Amchur powder
  • small pinch Orange food color (Optional)

Instructions

  • First cook the potatoes, mash them and keep aside. Chop the carrot, beans and cook it along with the peas until 90% done. Remove any excess water and keep aside. I pressure cooked the veggies and potatoes for 1 whistle.

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  • Now heat a pan with 1 tsp oil, add the ginger, garlic, onion and saute until the onion turns translucent. Turn off the flame.

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  • Now, to the sauteed onion mixture, add the mashed potatoes, cooked veggies, mint leaves, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, jeera powder, garam masala powder, salt, food color, amchur powder, 2 Tbsp of bread crumbs. Dip the bread slice in water, squeeze nicely until all of the excess water is removed. Add it to the mixing bowl. Now, mix all the ingredients until well combined taking care not to mash the veggies.

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  • Now you should be able to make a patty with this mixture. If your mixture is slightly sticky and if you are unable to make a patty, add about a Tbsp of maida/all purpose flour and mix well. Add more if needed.

  • Add the 2 Tbsp all purpose flour to a small bowl. Add sufficient water to make a flour paste and keep aside. Spread the bread crumbs in a plate for coating and keep aside.

  • Now heat a pan with oil for shallow frying and set the flame to Medium. While the oil is getting heated. Divide the mixture into equal sized balls according to your preference. Now dip the prepared balls in the flour paste and then place it on top of the bread crumbs. Slightly press with your fingers and form it into a thick patty. Turn the patty and make sure that the other side of the patty is also covered with bread crumbs.

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  • Shallow fry the patties until both the sides of the cutlet turns golden brown by flipping. It took me about 2 mins on each side. Once done remove from the oil and place in a paper towel to remove excess oil. Repeat the same with the other balls / patties.

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  • Enjoy hot with ketchup.

Notes | FAQ

- Make sure your veggies are totally dry before adding it to the mixture.

- You can add even other veggies like beetroot, corn kernels, cauliflower etc.

- Instead of amchur powder, you can also add half small tomato. In case of using de-seed it and saute it along with onion until dry.

- The addition of salt and other masala powders depends on the size and type of potato used. Do give a taste of the mixture before forming into patties and adjust the salt, spiciness and other masala quantity as per your taste.

- Cutlet mixture should be dry enough to make the patty shape.

- Try to fry the cutlets in medium flame. High flame leads to burnt bread crumbs and Low temperature leads to oil absorption.

- You can even deep fry or just pan/tawa fry the cutlets.

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  1. Vandhana says

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    It tasted wonderful ????. My mother in law and husband totally fell in love with it. Thanks to you.

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Vegetable Cutlet | Easy Indian Tea time vegetarian snack recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a veg cutlet made of? ›

A veggie cutlet is basically a veggie patty. It consists of a mix of various steamed vegetables like carrots, potatoes, peas, cauliflower, broccoli, corn and more. I make these veg cutlet recipe often. Most of the times I have carrots, potatoes, peas and french beans in the fridge.

Can we use sooji instead of breadcrumbs? ›

Yes, it would be a healthy option to use Suji instead of breadcrumbs, and it will also add to the crispness of the outer layer.

How to make cutlets without breaking? ›

To avoid the cutlets from breaking avoid frying the cutlets in extremely hot oil. The oil should be just right to heat 2-3 cutlets, do not add more cutlets in the pan or it may result in breaking the patty. Also, do not immediately stir the patty after placing it in the pan while cooking, this may cause breakage too.

Are cutlets healthy? ›

Vegetable cutlets are delicious and healthy snacks that are enjoyed by all! These crispy cutlets are made with vegetables and spices, making them great appetizers or teatime snacks. They are packed with nutrients and flavours, making them a perfect choice for those seeking a guilt-free indulgence.

What are the health benefits of vegetable cutlet? ›

Health benefits of Veg Cutlet: Veg Cutlets, unlike potato tikkis, are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and nutrition. The soya granules are high on protein content, good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Soya granules help to increase bone density and aid digestion.

Why is it called a cutlet? ›

Cutlet (derived from French côtelette, côte, "rib") refers to: a thin slice of meat from the leg or ribs of mutton, veal, pork, or chicken. a dish made of such slice, often breaded (also known in various languages as a cotoletta, Kotelett, kotlet or kotleta) a croquette or cutlet-shaped patty made of ground meat.

What is sooji called in USA? ›

Sooji, or suji (pronounced soo-jee), and rawa (pronounced ruh-waa) are Hindi words for granulated wheat, otherwise known as semolina.

What is a vegetarian substitute for breadcrumbs? ›

Chickpeas or garbanzo beans are naturally gluten-free. They are a legume and a good source of plant-based protein and fiber. Their crumbly texture is perfect for making plant-based breadcrumbs.

What is the difference between suji and semolina? ›

Suji is also known as semolina which is called rava in Indian households and it is a by-product of durum wheat. Suji is coarse middling made from durum wheat. The scientific name of durum wheat is Triticum Durum and is a widely used cereal crop in the Mediterranean region.

Can I use cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs in cutlet? ›

Use either herbed crushed cornflakes or plain crushed cornflakes in the same way you'd use breadcrumbs to coat a vegetable or cutlet dredged in egg or to top a dish like mac and cheese or broccoli casserole before it goes into the oven.

How do you keep fried cutlets crispy? ›

The best way to keep fried foods crispy? Just place them on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. If you're frying multiple batches, throw the whole setup into a low oven to keep everything warm as you keep frying and adding to the rack.

How do you know when cutlets are done? ›

Make sure to only fry the cutlets until golden and crispy on each side. You can check the doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 160 F for medium. If you don't have a thermometer, cut into the center of one piece—medium cooked veal will be light pink.

How many calories in a Indian vegetable cutlet? ›

One Indian style Vegetable Cutlet gives 44 calories.

Is grilled chicken healthier than fried? ›

Overall, grilled chicken offers better health, nutrition, and taste if cooked the right way compared to fried chicken. Fried chicken requires oil for it to be cooked, and that is its first downfall healthwise. The oil gives food high fat content, calories, and salt to any food used with it.

Do cutlets have bones? ›

Chicken thigh cutlets and chicken thighs are the same cut of meat with one key difference. The cutlet has the bone in and the thigh doesn't. The boneless cut is slightly more expensive as more butchery work is involved.

What's the difference between a patty and a cutlet? ›

Overall, the main difference between a cutlet and a patty is that a cutlet is made from a single piece of meat or vegetable that is pounded thin, while a patty is made from a mixture of ingredients that are shaped into a disc or other shape before cooking.

What makes a cutlet a cutlet? ›

However, what defines a cutlet is that it's made from a thin slice of meat, not the fact that it's dredged and fried. Although beef is not one of the meats made into cutlets, beef cube steak, which is used for making chicken-fried steak or Swiss steak, is sometimes referred to as a beef cutlet.

How many calories are in a veg cutlet? ›

Total calories in baked carrot/vegetable cutlet: One Indian style Carrot/Vegetable Cutlet gives 44 calories. Out of which proteins account for five calories, carbohydrates comprise 32 calories, and remaining calories come from fat which is six calories.

Do cutlets have bone in? ›

Chicken thigh cutlets and chicken thighs are the same cut of meat with one key difference. The cutlet has the bone in and the thigh doesn't. The boneless cut is slightly more expensive as more butchery work is involved.

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