Vegetable Patties
Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, corn, and bell peppers), finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
Preparation:
1. Prepare the Vegetable Mixture:
Start by boiling the mixed vegetables until they are tender. Drain them thoroughly and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the cooked mixed vegetables, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ginger, green chili (if using), cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Shape the Patties:
Incorporate the chopped cilantro, bread crumbs, and all-purpose flour into the vegetable mixture. Mix until the ingredients bind together well.
Take small portions of the mixture and form them into patties, pressing gently to ensure they hold their shape. Continue this process until all the mixture is used.
3. Coat the Patties:
Spread additional bread crumbs on a plate. Gently press each patty into the crumbs, coating both sides evenly.
4. Fry the Patties:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the patties in the skillet in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the patties until they are golden brown and crispy on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Once done, remove them from the skillet and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
5. Serve:
Serve your vegetable patties hot, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce or chutney.
Enjoy your delicious homemade vegetable patties!