Crispy Poha Cutlet with Potatoes
Poha cutlet is a savory Indian snack made from flattened rice (poha), potatoes, and spices, shaped into patties and fried until golden and crispy. Serve with tomato ketchup or green chutney.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Poha / Flattened Rice
- 2 medium Potatoes boiled and mashed
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves finely chopped
- Salt as needed
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the poha in a colander under running water for a few seconds. Drain well and set aside for 10 minutes to soften.
- Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker until softened. Peel the skin and mash the potatoes well.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened poha, mashed potatoes, chopped onions, chopped coriander leaves, ginger garlic paste, cumin powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Take a small portion of the poha aloo mixture and shape it into a round or oval patty.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, gently place the cutlets and cook until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the poha cutlets from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or ketchup.
Notes
Adjust the spice level to suit your taste. You can add finely chopped green chillies for more spice.
You can add more vegetables like boiled green peas, chopped capsicum.
Nutrition
Calories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg
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