Makhana Cutlet

When you think of health, rare are the chances that anything related to potatoes will come to your mind. But, what if we say that there are such snacks and they can also be good for your health and at the same time taste heavenly! Well yes, we have got just the exact recipe for you to satisfy your taste buds and add to your well being. Lotus seeds or fox nuts, which are commonly known as makhana, are said to have the most amazing health benefits that a snack could never provide you with.

They are very low on fat as well as cholesterol so whenever you need to satisfy those untimely hunger pangs, these are the best choice. It lowers high blood pressure and is the best indulgence for people with diabetes. While we provide you with an easy recipe where lotus seeds meet our all time favorite refreshment, potato cutlet. This perfect and unique combination would obviously benefit you on the health front while you fast during the auspicious month of saavan. Not just limited to this occasion, Makhana Cutlet is the dish which can go round the year and trust us, we will never be bored of this dish. The fun of potluck, kitty parties, birthdays, anniversaries will now be doubled up with the coming of such appetizing indulgences. Even a beginner can prepare this dish and we promise, you would not be disappointed. You just need to find the magic in your hands and leave the rest on us.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup lotus seed

4 potato

2 green chilli

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

2 tablespoon roasted peanuts

1 bunch coriander leaves

1 teaspoon chaat masala

1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder

2 dashes black salt

4 teaspoon ghee

1/2 cup refined oil

How to make Makhana Cutlet

Step 1

To make this delicious dish, you need to roast the lotus seeds (makhana) in a frying pan with the ghee. After they are roasted, grind them to a coarse powder.

Step 2

Mash the boiled potatoes and beat them in the frying pan along with the powdered lotus seeds. Add the remaining ingredients after this and sprinkle the appropriate amount of salt and spices as per your taste.

Step 3

Taking a small portion of the mixture in your hands and try to shape it in the form of a patty or a cutlet. Grease both the sides with the required amount of oil and fry them in a shallow pan over medium flame until they turn golden brown. Flip the cutlets onto your plates and enjoy them with green chutney. Bon appetite!