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Golden fried vegetable cutlets stacked on a plate with chutney
SnacksVegetarianIndianmedium

Vegetable Cutlet

Crisp-fried potato and mixed vegetable patties

TOTAL TIME72 MIN
SERVINGS4 PORTIONS
CALORIES280 KCAL
REWARD XP+100 XP

INGREDIENTS

14 ITEMS REQUIRED
4 P
For the filling
For coating and frying
NUTRITION TICKET (PER SERVING)
CALORIES280
PROTEIN6g
FAT12g
CARBS38g
EQUIPMENT
SaucepanKadhai (Deep Wok)Mixing BowlFrying Pan / Skillet

Execution Timeline

9 SEQUENTIAL TIMED STEPS

1BOIL THE POTATOES
2 MIN

Place the peeled potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil until a knife slides through them easily.

Tip: A knife should slide in with no resistance; undercooked potatoes make the mixture hard to bind
2COOL AND MASH THE POTATOES
5 MIN

Drain the potatoes, let them cool slightly, then mash them in a mixing bowl until smooth with no large lumps.

3SAUTÉ THE VEGETABLES AND SPICES
8 MIN

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a kadai and sauté the chopped onion, ginger, and green chili until the onion turns soft and translucent, then add the diced carrot, peas, and green beans along with the garam masala, red chili powder, and salt, and cook until the vegetables are just tender.

Tip: Vegetables should stay slightly firm, not mushy, so the cutlets keep some texture
4COMBINE THE FILLING
5 MIN

Add the sautéed vegetable mixture to the mashed potatoes and mix thoroughly with your hands until evenly combined into a single dough-like mixture.

5SHAPE THE CUTLETS
8 MIN

Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each one into a smooth, even patty about half an inch thick, pressing out any cracks at the edges.

Tip: Wet your palms lightly with water to stop the mixture from sticking while shaping
6CHILL THE SHAPED CUTLETS
5 MIN

Arrange the shaped cutlets on a plate and refrigerate them so they firm up and hold their shape during frying.

Tip: Skipping this rest is the most common reason cutlets break apart in the pan
7PREPARE THE COATING STATION AND COAT THE CUTLETS
6 MIN

Whisk the cornflour with water into a smooth, lump-free slurry in one bowl and spread the breadcrumbs in another, then dip each chilled cutlet in the slurry and roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully and evenly coated.

Tip: Press the crumbs on gently so they adhere in an even layer with no bare patches
8FRY THE FIRST SIDE
4 MIN

Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat and place the coated cutlets in without overcrowding, frying the first side until it turns a deep golden brown.

9FLIP AND FRY THE SECOND SIDE
4 MIN

Flip each cutlet carefully with a spatula and fry the second side until it matches the same deep golden brown and feels crisp to the touch.

Tip: Flip only once the first side has fully set, otherwise the coating can tear