TH is planning a special day and while we will be staying put in Singapore, it’s going to be spent outside, according to him. I have asked that I want to see a movie but apart from that, all other planning is his. Anyway, birthday celebrations apart, let’s check out how to make Paneer Cutlets at home. Paneer Cutlets Recipe Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Makes ~ 12 cutlets Ingredients: 1.5 cups (250gm) paneer 1 onion, minced 1 large potato, boiled, peeled, and mashed 1 small capsicum / bell pepper, chopped 1″ piece ginger, grated 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional) A pinch turmeric powder (optional) 1/2 tsp black pepper powder 1 cup flour / maida 1-2 cups bread crumbs 2 tbsp oil plus more for frying Salt to taste How to Make Paneer Cutlets
- Heat the 2tbsp oil in a pan and add the minced onion and ginger. Fry until the onion turns a light brown. 2. Add the capsicum and fry for 3-4 mins. 3. Then add the potato along with some salt. Saute for 3 mins 4. Next, add the turmeric and chilli powder (if using) along with the grated paneer. Mix and mash well and cook for 5 mins until the ingredients come together into a sticky mixture. 5. Make a paste with the flour and some water. Shape the paneer mixture into patties and dip into the flour mixture, and then the breadcrumbs. 6. Fry in a wide pan until both sides are golden brown. 7. Drain on kitchen towels and serve hot with ketchup or mint chutney Notes: – You can add green chilliies or chilli powder for more heat – Add some grated carrots or coriander for different flavours – You can make the patties, dip in flour mixture and bread crumbs and refrigerate before frying if you are making this for a party and want to prepare in advance Recipe and image used with permission from here.
