Vegetarian Breaded Cutlets

Crispy, golden, and packed with vibrant flavors, these Vegetarian Breaded Cutlets are a delightful plant-based twist on a classic comfort food favorite! Made with mashed potatoes, sweet carrots, and tender peas, these cutlets are elevated with aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander, delivering a burst of Indian-inspired flavors in every bite. Each cutlet is coated in a light flour batter and rolled in breadcrumbs, creating an irresistible crunchy exterior that perfectly complements the soft, savory interior. Shallow-fried to perfection, these cutlets are quick and easy to prepare, requiring just 35 minutes from start to finish, and are the ideal choice for appetizers, snacks, or a light dinner. Serve them with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce for a truly satisfying vegetarian treat! Perfect for vegetarians and lovers of quick, flavorful recipes, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and boiled potatoes
• 1 medium, peeled and grated carrot
• 0.5 cup, boiled peas
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 1 small, finely chopped green chili
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.25 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup water
• 0 for shallow frying oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.

Step 2

Add grated carrot, boiled peas, chopped onion, green chili, and ginger-garlic paste to the potatoes.

Step 3

Mix in the ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a patty or cutlet.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water to form a smooth batter.

Step 6

Dip each cutlet into the flour batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 7

Roll the cutlet in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.

Step 8

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat for shallow frying.

Step 9

Once the oil is hot, add the cutlets and fry on each side until golden brown and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 10

Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the vegetarian breaded cutlets warm with your choice of sauce or chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1182.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3140.2

Total Fat 232.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2970.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 244.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 38.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 225.6mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 2869.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 30.4%