Vegetable Cutlet Recipe (2024)

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Vegetable Cutlet is an all-time favorite Indian snack. Whether it is a monsoon downpour, a crisp autumn evening, or a social get-together a plate full of this veg cutlet is always welcomed. Be sure to watch the video!

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About Indian Cutlet

The word cutlet has been derived from the French term côtelette or kotlet.

A cutlet can be a thin slice of meat, fish, ribs, chicken breast, mashed vegetables, breaded, and then deep-fried. You will often find mention of cutlet recipes in French and British Cookbooks.

With the Europeans, the kotlet came to India and became our favorite teatime snack cutlet. Today we have a variety of cutlet recipes in Indian Cuisine. From railway cutlet, Bengali chop, paneer cutlet, to vegetable cutlet, we have cutlet recipes to cater to every food lover.

The most popular is the Indian vegetable cutlet. A crisp, crunchy, vegetarian croquette made with a medley of vegetables.

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My Tried & True Tips

The best part about these vegetable cutlets is they can be customized. Feel free to pick yourfavorite vegetables to make these cutlets.

Use a food processor, to chop or pulse the vegetables for the cutlet. This really makes a difference in the texture of the cutlets.

Make sure vegetables are not wet or moist else the cutlet mixture will become water clogged.

Boil the potatoes in advance and store them in the fridge. Cold and dry potatoes make the cutlet real crisp.

Always grate the potatoes for making the cutlets. Make sure no chunks remain in the grated potato.

Always fry cutlet at medium-high temperature oil. If the oil is not hot enough cutlets will turn soggy and not crisp.

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Serving Suggestion

The tantalizing aroma of the frying cutletssneaks out of the kitchen and lingers around the tea-table.

The tea laced with chai masala bubbling on the side stove sends an inviting gluttonous note to those who are wandering in the backyard yearning for evening snacks.

A bowl of tomato ketchup and green chutney are my two favorite dipping choices for a vegetable cutlet.

You can serve it with mint mayonnaise, tomato salsa, or any other dipping sauce of choice. That is the beauty of fried snacks they taste good with anything.

FAQs Related To Veg Cutlet Recipe

How to make gluten-free vegetable cutlet?

To make these cutlets gluten-free skip adding breadcrumbs. Instead, you can use grated paneer (cottage cheese) as a binder and a tablespoon of gram flour (besan) to coat the cutlets. Those who eat eggs can dip the cutlets in whisked eggs before frying for a crunchy exterior. And trust me on this, without breadcrumbs also, the vegetable cutlets turn out tasty.

How to air-fry vegetable cutlets?

Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees for 5 minutes. Spray the cutlets with oil on both sides. Arrange the cutlets in a single layer. Bake them in an air fryer for 15 minutes on each side at 200 degrees or until golden and crisp.

How to freeze vegetable cutlets?

The cheat cook’s trick is, to make the mixture for the vegetable cutlet, shape them into tiny cigars, dust them with bread crumbs, and arrange them neatly in an airtight container. You can freeze these veg cutlets for 15 – 20 days. Thaw them at room temperature before frying.

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Vegetable Cutlet Recipe

Vegetable Cutlet is an all-time favorite Indian snack. Learn how to make a perfect veg cutlet in a few simple steps.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Cutlet

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Hina Gujral

Ingredients

  • 3 – 4 large size boiled potato
  • 1 Cup onion fine chopped
  • ¼ Cup carrot
  • ¼ Cup green peas (see notes)
  • ½ Cup bread crumb mixture
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon kasuri methi
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  • Oil for shallow frying

Ingredients For Coating

  • ¼ Cup corn starch or potato starch
  • ¼ Cup water
  • ¼ Cup bread crumbs

Instructions

  • To prepare the mixed vegetable cutlet, first drain the boiled potato and peas in a metal colander for 5 – 10 minutes so that any excess moisture in the vegetable drains out.

  • Next fine chop the remaining vegetables, I prefer using a food processor or electric chopper for the purpose.

  • Now peel and mash the boiled potato. Make sure no chunks remain in the mashed potato.

  • In a large mixing bowl combine mashed potato, boiled peas, chopped vegetables, salt, spices and bread crumbs.

  • Combine all ingredients well to form a smooth mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.

  • Cover with a foil and let it rest in the fridge for 15 – 20 minutes.

  • Once you are ready to fry the cutlet, heat oil in fry – pan over medium heat.

  • Take a tablespoon of cutlet mixture and shape it into a small cylinder. Tap both the sides on the kitchen counter to get flat edges. Similarly, shape all the cutlets.

  • Dip the cutlet in the cornflour mixture and then coat in breadcrumbs.

  • Shallow fry the cutlets in small batches till crisp and golden from all sides.

  • Drain on an oil absorbent paper towel.

  • Serve Mixed Vegetable Cutlet warm with tomato ketchup.

  • If you do not want to shallow fry cutlet immediately, shape them and store in an airtight box in the fridge.

Recipe Notes:

  • To make bread crumb mixture at home, pulse 3 – 4 stale or dry bread slices in the food processor.
  • Use a food processor, to chop or pulse the vegetables for the cutlet. This really makes a difference in the texture of the cutlets.
  • Make sure vegetables are not wet or moist else the cutlet mixture will become water clogged.
  • Potato: Boil the potatoes in advance and store them in the fridge. Cold and dry potatoes make the cutlet real crisp. Always grate the potatoes for making the cutlets.
  • Green Peas: You can use fresh or frozen green peas to make the cutlet. If using frozen, thaw them at room temperature, and add directly to the cutlet mixture. If using fresh green peas, blanch or boil them in water so that they are easy to mash.
  • You can freeze these veg cutlets for 15 – 20 days. Thaw them at room temperature before frying.
  • Always fry cutlet at medium-high temperature oil. If the oil is not hot enough cutlets will turn soggy and not crisp.
  • You can air-fry the veg cutlets as well at 190 degrees Celcius for 20 minutes turning halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1771IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Tara Nair says

    Hi Hina! I thought I will get a chance to meet you in Mumbai… but this recipe fills up the gap 🙂 Love veg. cutlets

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  2. Sameer says

    my favourite dish is shahi dal recipe
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  3. new recipes in urdu says

    One of the best recipe of your blog. I am a regular visitor and really enjoy recipes.

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    • Hina Gujral says

      People love this cutlet recipe. It is one of my favorite too 🙂

      Reply

  4. Mahesh says

    Vegetable Cutlet Recipe (5)
    Very nice and seems easy to make…thanks for sharing 🙂

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  5. Ruchika says

    Vegetable Cutlet Recipe (6)
    My mom used to cook cutlets for me, this recipe reminds me of my mom. Thanks for sharing the love!

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  6. Indian Food Recipes says

    Love to see such an amazing dish, Me and my entire family love to enjoy single bites of it. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Chavi Mehta says

    I like that we can air-fry them. Will surely try!

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    • Hina Gujral says

      Yea, that saves lot of calories.

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  8. Shruthi says

    We loved this recipe! ????????

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    • Hina Gujral says

      Thank You for such great feedback!

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  9. Rama Mohan says

    good recipes !

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    • Hina Gujral says

      thank you!

      Reply

  10. Manalpan Mary says

    Vegetable Cutlet Recipe (7)
    Very good, similar to a potato croquette . I enjoyed the addition of different vegetables to a traditional potato croquette . Anyone will enjoy this delicious snack or side dish.

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    • Hina Gujral says

      Yes, the recipe is very similar to a vegetarian croquette with an addition of vegetables. I am glad you like it!

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  11. Mate Mate SG says

    Thanks, Hina for this lovely cutlet recipe. Awesome in taste and feel great.

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    • Hina Gujral says

      I am so happy that you liked it!

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  13. Aarneel Technocrafts says

    Vegetable Cutlet Recipe (9)
    nice vegetable

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  14. Aarneel Technocrafts says

    Vegetable Cutlet Recipe (10)
    superb cutlet

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Vegetable Cutlet Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is veg cutlet made of? ›

A veggie cutlet is basically a veggie patty. It consists of a mix of various steamed vegetables like carrots, potatoes, peas, cauliflower, broccoli, corn and more. I make these veg cutlet recipe often. Most of the times I have carrots, potatoes, peas and french beans in the fridge.

Is veg cutlet good for health? ›

Health benefits of Veg Cutlet: Veg Cutlets, unlike potato tikkis, are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and nutrition. The soya granules are high on protein content, good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Soya granules help to increase bone density and aid digestion.

Why do cutlets break when frying? ›

To avoid the cutlets from breaking avoid frying the cutlets in extremely hot oil. The oil should be just right to heat 2-3 cutlets, do not add more cutlets in the pan or it may result in breaking the patty. Also, do not immediately stir the patty after placing it in the pan while cooking, this may cause breakage too.

Can we use Suji instead of bread crumbs? ›

Yes, it would be a healthy option to use Suji instead of breadcrumbs, and it will also add to the crispness of the outer layer.

What makes a cutlet a cutlet? ›

In cooking terms, a “cutlet” of meat — chicken, pork, beef, lamb, turkey — refers to a thin cut of meat usually taken from the leg or rib section (with fowl, sometimes the breast) of the animal. Commonly, cutlets are pounded even thinner before being quickly cooked over high heat.

What's the difference between a patty and a cutlet? ›

Overall, the main difference between a cutlet and a patty is that a cutlet is made from a single piece of meat or vegetable that is pounded thin, while a patty is made from a mixture of ingredients that are shaped into a disc or other shape before cooking.

Is vegetable cutlet good for weight loss? ›

This is super healthy for diabetics, heart and weight loss. The recipe is cooked with very little oil. NOTE that it is not deep fried making this vegeatable cutlet a healthy evening snack.

What are the side effects of cutlet? ›

Excess consumption of any food can cause side effects in the body. You may experience acidity, bloating, and heartburn if you eat too many veg cutlets.

How do you keep cutlets crispy? ›

How do you keep chicken cutlets crispy for a long time? The best way to keep the chicken crispy is to set a rack on top of a sheet pan and allow the cutlets to drain on that rather than paper towels. You can keep them in a 250 degree F oven for up to an hour before serving to keep them hot and crispy.

Why not to fry with butter? ›

When you cook, solid margarine or butter is not the best choice. Butter is high in saturated fat, which can raise your cholesterol. It can also increase your chance of heart disease.

How do you fry cutlets without burning them? ›

To shallow fry the chicken you want enough oil to cover at least half of the meat. You also need to make sure it's the correct temp (around 180C/350F) and try your best to maintain the heat. Too high and the batter will burn before the meat cooks, too low and the batter softens too much and potentially falls off.

What is the difference between Suji and semolina? ›

Introduction: Suji is also known as semolina which is called rava in Indian households and it is a by-product of durum wheat. Suji is coarse middling made from durum wheat. The scientific name of durum wheat is Triticum Durum and is a widely used cereal crop in the Mediterranean region.

Can I use panko instead of breadcrumbs? ›

You can use panko and regular breadcrumbs interchangeably, but the texture will be a little different. Other panko substitutes you might want to try include cracker crumbs, crushed melba toasts, matzo meal, crushed tortilla or potato chips, dry stuffing mix, or crushed cornflakes.

What is the difference between Atta and Suji? ›

Rastogi says that sooji which is also known as semolina or rava is a more processed form of wheat and has lesser fibre while whole wheat atta is made by running wheat through a mill. "Atta has all parts of wheat, including germ (nutrition centre) and bran (fibre). Germ is the most micronutrient dense part of the grain.

What does cutlet contain? ›

Cutlet (derived from French côtelette, côte, "rib") refers to: a thin slice of meat from the leg or ribs of mutton, veal, pork, or chicken. a dish made of such slice, often breaded (also known in various languages as a cotoletta, Kotelett, kotlet or kotleta)

Do cutlets have bone in? ›

Chicken thigh cutlets and chicken thighs are the same cut of meat with one key difference. The cutlet has the bone in and the thigh doesn't. The boneless cut is slightly more expensive as more butchery work is involved.

Does cutlet mean boneless? ›

A thin boneless chop, or one with only the rib bone, may be called a cutlet, though the difference is not always clear. From. Wikipedia.

Are cutlets boneless? ›

In the culinary arts, the term cutlet is used to refer to a boneless, thin cut of meat—chicken, veal, pork, or lamb—that cooks very quickly and is usually pan-fried. Most cutlets are made by pounding the meat until there's even thinness and are often dusted with flour or coated in breadcrumbs before cooking.

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