Veggie Cutlets

4.4(153 reviews)

Indian vegetable cutlets — mashed potato and mixed vegetables, breaded and pan-fried. Tea-time snack or appetizer. Crispy outside, soft and spiced inside.

Prep Time

14 min

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Cook Time

25 min

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Servings

4

Calories

219 cal

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Veggie Cutlets — homemade International vegetarian recipe with potato, carrot, bell pepper, 4 servings, ready in 39 minutes
Vegetarian
Medium

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servings
  • Potato2 medium
  • Carrot1 medium
  • Bell Pepper1
  • Onion1 medium
  • Bread Crumbs1

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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Potato2 medium
  • Carrot1 medium
  • Bell Pepper1
  • Onion1 medium
  • Bread Crumbs1

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 3 medium potatoes whole until tender. Cool, peel, mash (3 cups).

  2. 2

    Sauté 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (carrots, peas, bell pepper) in 1 tablespoon oil for 5 minutes. Cool.

  3. 3

    Combine mashed potato + vegetables. Add 1 chopped green chili, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon amchur (dried mango powder), 1.5 teaspoons salt, juice of half lemon. Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch as binder.

  4. 4

    Shape into 10-12 oval patties about ½ inch thick.

  5. 5

    Set up breading: ½ cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, 1.5 cups panko or breadcrumbs. Coat each cutlet. Chill 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook the cutlets 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Cool vegetables. Hot mixture is hard to handle.
  • 2.Cornstarch as binder. Holds shape.
  • 3.Chill before frying. Better shape retention.
  • 4.Don't crowd the pan.

🔬 Why It Works

Indian veggie cutlets succeed when the mashed potato + cooked vegetable filling is properly seasoned and bound, then breaded and pan-fried. Spice blend (cumin, coriander, garam masala, amchur) gives Indian character. Crispy exterior contrasts soft interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Difference from veg croquettes?
Similar — slightly different shaping and spicing. Both pan-fried, both filled.
Bake or air-fry?
Yes — 425°F for 15-18 min, flipping once.
Other vegetables?
Corn, sweet potato, spinach (squeeze dry), beets (for color).
Best dipping?
Green chutney, tamarind chutney, ketchup, mint-yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)

Calories219kcal
Protein21g
Carbohydrates34g
Fat22g
Fiber5g
Sugar23g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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