Description
Crispy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth inside, these spinach cutlets are packed with earthy greens, warm spices, and comforting flavors that make them a perfect snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves, blanched and finely chopped
- 2 medium Boiled Potatoes, mashed
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Green Chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan with a few tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, chopped spinach, onions, green chili, ginger-garlic paste, coriander, and spices. Stir in breadcrumbs.
- Ensure frying pan is hot and coated with oil.
- Shape mixture into round or oval cutlets. Dust hands with flour if sticky.
- Fry cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Notes
- Squeeze all moisture from spinach after blanching.
- Add rice flour for extra crispiness if needed.
- Chill shaped cutlets before frying for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spinach cutlets, vegetarian snack, crispy cutlets, Indian snacks