Monsoon Magic-Chicken Vegetable Cutlet

Cutlets are always mouthwatering.It becomes irresistible when served hot and crisp during the time when its been raining  all day long.'Chicken cutlets with vegetables '- is not that hard to prepare at home.Its Monsoon time-stay back at home and enjoy the crispy cutlets .

Serves-10

Ingredients:

1.Chicken (minced) – 400 gms

2.Carrot – 1, grated

3.Chopped beans – 1/4 cup

4.Potato – 2 big, cubed

5.Onion – 4 medium, chopped

6.Ginger & garlic – 1 1/2 tbsp, chopped

7.Green chilli – 3-4, chopped

8.Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

9.Coriander powder – 1 1/2 – 2 tsp

10.Garam masala powder– 1 tsp

11.Pepper powder 1/2 – 1 tsp

12.Salt to taste

13.Oil to fry

For coating

1.Egg – 2

2.Cornflour  – 3 tbsp

3.Water – 1

4.Salt – a pinch

5.Bread crumbs – 2-3 cups

Process:

1.Wash and drain the minced chicken.

2. Cook the potatoes in salty water till it is well done. Let it cool completely.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions, ginger and garlic, green chilli. Cook till the onions become soft & start changing the colour.

4. Add grated carrots & chopped beans. Cook till the vegetables are cooked.

5.Add the turmeric powder,coriander powder,garam masala powder,pepper powder,salt.Mix well. Cook for 2-3 mins.

6.Add minced chicken and  mix well. Cook for 5 mins in low flame and then another 2-3 mins in high flame.

7. Let the mixture cool down completely.

8. Add the cooked potatoes to the chicken mixture, mash them well to make it a consistent mixture. Make sure there are no potato lumps.

9.Make round doughs. Now give shape to the doughs as per your likings. Oval or round is preferred.

10.Make a thick paste with cornflour ,water, salt (a pinch). Add the beaten eggs to this & whisk till you get a smooth batter.

11. Dip the shaped cutlets in this batter & roll in breadcrumbs.

12.Repeat the step 11.Double coating would make the cutlets crispier.

13.Keep the cutlets in a refrigerator for 30 mins.

14.Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is really hot (not smoking) add the cutlets & fry it till its golden in colour.

15.Drain on a tissue paper/paper towel and serve hot.