Beetroot Cutlets- Beet Fritters
 
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Recipe type: Appetiser
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 8
Ingredients
For making the cutlet
  • Beetroot, grated- 1 cup
  • Onion, chopped- ½ cup
  • Ginger- Garlic paste- 1 tsp
  • Chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Cumin powder- ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder- 2 tsp
  • Garam Masala- ½ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Mashed potatoes- 2 medium potatoes
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
Other Ingredients
  • Corn Starch- ¼ cup
  • Water- ¼ cup
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Oil- enough for frying
Easy Salad for Cutlet
  • Onion, minced- 1
  • Tomato, chopped small- 1
  • Green Chili, minced- 1
  • Cilantro, chopped- 3 tbsp
  • Freshly squeezed Lime or Lemon juice- 1 tbsp (or add ½ tbsp white vinegar)
  • Salt- ½ tsp
Instructions
  1. Cook 2 medium potatoes in the microwave or cook in boiling water till well cooked. Let cool down, peel off the skin and mash well.
  2. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients 'for making the cutlet.
  3. Make medium sized patties, flatten between the palm of your hands. Keep aside.
  4. In a bowl, combine corn starch with water.
  5. Spread breadcrumbs on a plate.
  6. Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add oil and let turn hot.
  7. Dip the patties in cornstarch-water and then coat with breadcrumbs.
  8. Drop them in the oil and deep fry till golden brown.
  9. Transfer the fried cutlets to a kitchen paper towel.
  10. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients mentioned for making the easy salad for cutlet.
  11. Instead of lemon juice, ½ tbsp white vinegar can also be added.
  12. Serve the cutlets along with easy salad: tastes delicious. I prefer this salad to tomato ketchup.
Notes
Mashed potatoes can be replaced with mashed cauliflower- healthy alternative.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/beetroot-cutlets-beet-fritters/