Red Beans and Oats Cutlet Recipe
Introduction
Looking for a healthy snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? The Red Beans and Oats Cutlet is a perfect choice! Packed with the wholesome goodness of red kidney beans and oats, this cutlet offers a unique way to incorporate oats into your family’s diet. Oats are known for their high soluble fiber and protein content, but often finding ways to add them to your kids’ meals can be a challenge. With this recipe, you not only get to enjoy the benefits of oats but also a satisfying and crispy snack that can be added to lunchboxes or served as a quick treat.
These cutlets can be enjoyed on their own with a side of green chutney or can be transformed into a delightful sandwich by filling them inside pita bread with fresh salad. Whether for an evening snack or a school lunch, this recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults!
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Rajma (Large Kidney Beans) | 1/2 cup |
| Soy Granules | 1/4 cup |
| Instant Oats (Oatmeal) | 1/4 cup (more for dusting) |
| Onion | 1, finely chopped |
| Ginger | 1 inch, grated |
| Garlic | 2 cloves, grated |
| Salt | As per taste |
| Cumin Powder (Jeera) | 1 teaspoon |
| Red Chilli Powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Coriander (Dhania) Leaves | Small bunch, finely chopped |
| Oil | For shallow frying |
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Instructions
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Prep the Beans: Begin by cleaning and washing the red kidney beans. Soak them in water overnight, or for at least 7-8 hours to ensure they soften well for cooking.
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Grind Oats: Once your beans are soaked, take the instant oats and grind them into a fine powder using a grinder. Set this powder aside for later use.
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Prepare Soy Granules: In a pan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add the soy granules. Allow them to boil for a minute, and once they puff up, turn off the heat. Drain the soy granules using a colander, and keep them aside to let any excess water drain out.
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Cook the Beans: In a pressure cooker, add the soaked kidney beans along with 1 cup of the soaking water. Add salt and give the mixture a quick stir. Close the pressure cooker and cook the beans for 4 to 5 whistles on medium heat. Afterward, lower the heat and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
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Drain the Beans: Once the pressure cooker has cooled, open the lid and drain the beans in a colander to remove any excess water. Save the drained water for future use in soups, stock, or rice.
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Make the Cutlet Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled beans, powdered oats (reserve 2 tablespoons for dusting the cutlets), cooked soy granules, finely chopped onion, coriander leaves, cumin powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly with your fingers, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Shape the Cutlets: Divide the mixture into equal portions. Grease your palms with a little oil and shape each portion into a flat round shape, about 1/2 inch thick. Once shaped, place the cutlets on a tray or plate. Refrigerate them for 10 minutes to firm up.
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Dust the Cutlets: After chilling, take the cutlets out of the fridge and dust them lightly with the reserved 2 tablespoons of powdered oats. This will give the cutlets a crispy coating once fried.
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Fry the Cutlets: Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of oil to the pan for shallow frying. Once the pan is hot, gently place the dusted cutlets into the pan. Shallow fry the cutlets until golden brown and crispy on both sides, turning them carefully with a slotted spoon.
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Drain Excess Oil: Once fried, remove the cutlets from the pan and drain any excess oil on absorbent paper towels.
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Serve: Serve these delicious Red Beans and Oats Cutlets as an evening snack with green chutney and enjoy with a cup of hot Ginger Cardamom Chai. You can also pack them in your kids’ lunchboxes for a wholesome snack or serve them as a sandwich filling inside pita bread with a salad.
Tips for Best Results:
- If you don’t have soy granules, you can replace them with grated tofu or crumbled paneer.
- To enhance the flavor, you can add a pinch of garam masala or amchur powder (dry mango powder) to the cutlet mixture.
- For a healthier alternative, you can air-fry the cutlets instead of shallow frying them.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, make sure to check that the oats used are certified gluten-free.
Enjoy the satisfying crunch and nutritious benefits of Red Beans and Oats Cutlets – a perfect blend of flavors and textures that both kids and adults will love!
