Crispy Spicy Vegetable Rice Cutlets Recipe

This Spicy Mixed Vegetable Rice Cutlet is a delightful snack recipe full of the nutrition of vegetables. It’s perfect for serving at house parties or as an evening snack. The combination of rice and vegetables makes it both tasty and healthy.

Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup mashed potato (cooked and peeled)
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 chopped green chili
• 1 grated carrot
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
• Water, as needed
• Oil for frying

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chili, grated carrot, and chopped coriander. Mix everything well.
2. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt to the mixture. Stir to combine thoroughly.
3. Once well-mixed, shape the mixture into round or oval-shaped patties (tikkis).
4. In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water to make a smooth batter.
5. Spread bread crumbs on a plate.
6. Dip each patty into the flour batter, then coat it with bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure they stick.
7. Heat some oil in a pan or tawa. Once the oil is hot, place the patties in the pan and cook until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
8. Continue making the patties in this way until all are cooked.

Serve the Spicy Mixed Vegetable Rice Cutlets hot with coriander-mint chutney and tamarind chutney as a delicious evening snack. Enjoy!