Poha cutlets (Flattened rice cutlets)

 

Flatted or beaten rice called 'Poha' when soaked and mixed with boiled and mashed potato with a few spices is what makes this cutlets different and unique . These patties are really flavorful. Crispy on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside. Loved by kids and adults alike. Great as an evening snack or even as an appetizer. Great option as they can be prepared by ingredients easily available in the kitchen.

INGREDIENTS :

Flattened rice (Thin variety) around 1 fist full

Potatoes 2-4 medium sized (The ones with thin skin work best)

Green peas Half cup 

Green chillies 6 to 8 

Ginger garlic paste    2 tsp

Chopped coriander 1/2 bowl

salt to taste

Chat masala 1/2 tsp 

Corn flour 2 Tbsp for binding .

Bread crumbs 

Oil for shallow frying.

METHOD :

1. Soak the flattened rice in just enough water. Drain all the excess water using a colander     and keep aside. 

2. Boil, Peel and mash the potatoes.

3. Boil the green peas and crush them coarsely. 

4. Mix the potatoes, poha and the green peas.

5. Add ginger garlic paste and a paste of chillies and coriander to the above mix.

6. Add salt to taste, chat masala and mix well to form a sticky dough .

7. Make a thick paste of corn flour with little water (pouring consistency) and keep aside.

8. Take the breadcrumbs in a plate.

9. Take a little bit of the potato mixture and shape it into patties/cutlets using your hands (Wet you hands or apply little oil so that the mixture does not stick to your hands)

10. Take each patty, dip it in the corn flour water. Then roll it in the bread crumbs so as to completely cover it with bread crumbs. Keep aside.

11. once all the patties/cutlets are rolled in bread crumbs, Heat oil for shallow frying in a pan.

12. Shallow fry the patties in the pan 2 to 3 at a time on low flame. 

13. Fry till nice, crisp and golden brown on all sides.

14. Drain on an absorbent paper .

15. Crispy 'Poha' cutlets are ready. Serve HOT with tomato ketchup or green mint chutney.