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Healthy Indian Dried Peas Cutlet

Easy, healthy Indian dried-peas cutlet recipe — crispy on the outside, soft & protein-rich inside. Perfect for snacks or tiffin.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cutlets
Course: Snack, Tea-time
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cup dried green peas soaked overnight and boiled or pressure cooked until soft
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1–2 green chilli finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tsp tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp tsp red chilli powder adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp tbsp besan (gram flour) to bind the mixture (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tbsp breadcrumbs (optional) for outer coating and crispiness
  • 2 tsp tsp oil for pan-frying
  • salt to taste salt adjust as per taste
  • 2 tbsp tbsp fresh coriander leaves finely chopped

Equipment

  • pan / skillet

Method
 

  1. Drain excess water from boiled dried peas and mash them roughly in a bowl.
  2. Add chopped onion, green chilli (if using), ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt and chopped coriander leaves into the mashed peas. Mix well.
  3. Now add besan (and breadcrumbs if using) to the mixture. Mix thoroughly so the mixture binds and becomes a soft dough-like consistency. If too dry, sprinkle a few drops of water.
  4. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into flat round cutlets with your hands. If using breadcrumbs, coat each side gently for extra crispiness.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan on medium flame. Add 1–2 tsp oil. Once hot, place cutlets and shallow fry 3–4 minutes on each side till golden brown and crisp.
  6. Remove on to a kitchen towel to drain excess oil. Serve warm with mint-coriander chutney or tomato ketchup.

Notes

Using dried peas increases protein and fibre compared to potato-based cutlets. Shallow-frying in minimal oil makes this snack lighter and better for weight management.