Chicken Kale Cutlets
 
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Recipe type: Appetiser
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
For cooking Chicken
  • Chicken breast, diced-1
  • Chili powder- ¾ tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Garam masala- ¾ tsp
  • Salt- a few pinches
For making cutlet filling
  • Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Onions, chopped- 3
  • Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp
  • Kale leaves, shredded- 3 leaves (shred in food processor)
  • Fennel powder- 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder- 1 tsp
  • Potatoes, cooked- 2
  • Cilantro, chopped- 2 handfuls
  • Salt- to taste
While frying cutlets
  • Egg white- of 2 eggs
  • Panko crumbs or Breadcrumbs
  • Oil- enough for deep frying
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, combine the chicken along with chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Cook covered till the chicken has cooked and the water that oozed out of the chicken has dried.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat, let cool down.
  3. Shred the chicken using a fork or using your fingers. Keep aside.
  4. Place a wide non-stick pan over medium heat. Add oil.
  5. Add onions, season with salt and cook till translucent.
  6. Add ginger garlic paste, combine well and cook for a few minutes.
  7. Add shredded kale leaves, season with fennel powder and coriander powder. Combine well and cook for a few minutes.
  8. Add the cooked shredded chicken.
  9. Add cilantro and combine well.
  10. Cook 2 large potatoes in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes or till fully cooked. Or cook in boiling water.
  11. Mash the cooked potatoes and add to the chicken kale filling, combine well.
  12. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  13. Remove the pan from the heat, let cool down.
  14. Combine the filling well and make round shape patties. Flatten the patties between the palm of your hands. Keep aside.
  15. In a frying pan, heat enough oil for deep frying.
  16. Dip the patty in egg white and then dip it in panko crumbs or breadcrumbs.
  17. Drop the patties into the oil and deep fry till they turn golden brown in color.
  18. Transfer to a kitchen paper towel and let cool down a bit.
  19. Serve with ketchup or sweet chili sauce.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/chicken-kale-cutlets/