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Chicken cutlets are an all time favourite.  But as I have a sweet tooth, I prepare them rarely. Cutlets appear in my kitchen for Iftaar , mainly- the main advantage being their freezer life. Can make them ahead and store for around 3 weeks. Last time I made these, the kids loved them and was asking for more. So guess cutlets will be a regular item from now on …….

Ingredients

  • Chicken – 900 gms
  • Onions, chopped – 3
  • Ginger – 1″ piece
  • Garlic – 6 cloves
  • Green chillies – 3
  • Chilli powder – 1tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Pepper powder – 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala – 1 tsp
  • Coriander leaves, chopped – a  few sprigs
  • Potatoes, medium sized- 2
  • Egg whites – 2
  • Breadcrumbs – for coating
  • Oil – for frying

Method

  1. Cook and mash the potatoes and keep aside.
  2. Cut the chicken in to big pieces.Rub the chilli and turmeric powders on the pieces and keep aside for 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the chicken pieces in little water and salt .(You can use pressure cooker.. If there is remaining water, cook with the lid open till water evaporates).
  4. Remove the bones and shred the chicken into small pieces. (Can use food processor)
  5. In a  medium sized non stick pan , heat oil.
  6. Add the chopped onions and saute till it turns soft. Add the chopped chillies, ginger and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes .
  7. Mix the shredded chicken and saute well for 10-15 minutes. Toss in the pepper powder and garam masala.
  8. Stir in the chopped coriander leaves .
  9. Turn off the flame and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
  10. Add the mashed potatoes to the chicken mixture and mix well using your hands. (The mixture should hold shape when rolled into balls).
  11. Take small portions of the mixture and roll into lime sized ball .Flatten it between the palms to give it shape .
  12. Beat egg whites with a fork.
  13. Dip each cutlet in egg white and roll in breadcrumbs, making sure that all sides are nicely coated.
  14. Heat oil in pan and fry the cutlets in medium flame  till they are golden brown (You can deep fry or shallow fry the cutlets) .


Sending this to Iftar Event hosted at Hyderabadi Cuisine Recipes and

Iftar Moments hosted at Taste of Pearl City

and to Kerala Kitchen hosted at Magpies Recipes

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