Poha cutlet is a popular snack in India that is made with flattened rice flakes (poha), potatoes, and spices. It is a crispy and flavorful snack that can be enjoyed with tea or as a side dish. Here is a recipe for Poha Cutlet:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ready Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups poha (flattened rice flakes)
- 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse the poha in a colander and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chili, cumin seeds, garam masala powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the poha to the potato mixture and mix well. The poha will absorb the moisture and become soft.
- Divide the mixture into equal-sized portions and shape them into cutlets.
- Roll the cutlets in bread crumbs, making sure they are coated evenly.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add the cutlets to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cutlets from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, if desired.
- Serve hot with ketchup or mint chutney.
This recipe makes about 8-10 cutlets, depending on the size. You can easily adjust the amount of spices and green chili according to your taste preference. Enjoy the crispy and delicious Poha Cutlet!
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