Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~180 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by HOMESTYLE CUISINE with Ritu on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Potatoes

    Take two medium-sized potatoes, grate them, and wash them 2-3 times. Squeeze out all the water thoroughly and place the grated potatoes in a bowl.

  2. Add Vegetables and Spices

    To the bowl with grated potatoes, add one small grated carrot, one medium-sized sliced onion, some finely chopped coriander leaves, two finely chopped green chilies, and half an inch of grated ginger. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, and salt to taste.

  3. Mix and Rest

    Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined. Let the mixture rest for . You will notice that the vegetables release some water, making the mixture slightly soft.

  4. Incorporate Flours and Corn Flakes

    After , add two tablespoons of gram flour (besan), two tablespoons of corn flour (or rice flour), and two tablespoons of plain ground corn flakes to the mixture. Mix everything again until a cohesive dough-like consistency is achieved.

  5. Cook the Cutlets (First Side)

    Heat a tawa (griddle) and spread a little oil evenly. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into thin, small cutlets. Place them on the tawa. Cover the tawa with a lid and cook on low flame for .

  6. Cook the Cutlets (Second Side)

    After , remove the lid. Drizzle a little oil on top of each cutlet and carefully flip them to the other side. Cover again and cook for another on low flame.

  7. Achieve Extra Crispiness

    If you desire extra crispy cutlets, remove the lid and continue cooking them uncovered for on each side, flipping occasionally, until they turn golden brown and achieve your desired crispiness.

  8. Serve

    Once cooked to perfection, remove the hot and crispy cutlets from the tawa. Serve them immediately with green chutney or any dip of your choice.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Cornstarch?

    • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (per 1 tbsp cornstarch)
    • Arrowroot powder (1:1)
    • Tapioca starch (1:1)

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Rice flour can be usedIngredient swap

    Rice flour can be used as an alternative to corn flour for binding.

  • Other grated vegetables like zucchini

    Other grated vegetables like zucchini or cabbage can be added.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipEnsure the Grated Potatoes Are

    Ensure the grated potatoes are thoroughly squeezed to remove excess water for crispier cutlets.

  • Cooking tipKeep the Cutlets Thin for

    Keep the cutlets thin for even cooking and a crunchy texture.

  • TipFor Extra Crispiness

    Cook the cutlets uncovered for the last 1-2 minutes on each side.

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