Broccoli Oats Cutlets

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Broccoli Oats Cutlets

Description

Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family, whose large flowering head is eaten as a vegetable. It is often boiled or steamed or can be eaten raw. It is a very healthy and nutritious green vegetable which is used in many recipes. In this recipe I have prepared Broccoli cutlets, using broccoli, potatoes, onion and seasoned with some masalas and rolled in toasted rolled oats.  

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 35 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • Broccoli Florets – 1 1/2 cup tightly packed


  • Boiled potatoes – 1 medium(grated)


  • Cumin Seeds – 1 teaspoon


  • Onion – 1 small or 1/2 medium finely chopped


  • Lemon juice – 1/2 tablespoon or half lemon


  • Garam Masala – 1 1/2 teaspoon


  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon for blanching


  • Hot water – 2 cups for blanching


  • Salt - 1/4 teaspoon or to taste + for blanching


  • Green Paste – Green chilies – 3-4


  • Garlic cloves – 5-6


  • Grated ginger – 1 1/2 tablespoon


  • Oil – 3-4 tablespoon for shallow frying


  • For Slurry– Salt 1 small pinch


  • Rice flour – 3-4 tablespoon


  • Water - 1 -2 tablespoon or as required for the thick slurry.


  • For the coating - Toasted rolled oats – 1/2 cup


  • Other ingredients – for serving - Tomato Ketchup or Any dip - 2-3 tablespoon

Directions

  • For Cutlets – Blend garlic, green chilies, grated ginger into a fine paste.
  • Wash and blanch Broccoli florets in a hot water containing turmeric and salt. Drain off the water completely.
  • Run through a food processor or mince it using a mixer. Don’t make a paste.
  • In a wok or nonstick pan heat oil. Add cumin seeds. Let it splutter.
  • Add finely chopped onion. Cook till translucent.
  • Add prepared green paste. Cook till raw aroma goes away.
  • Add turmeric powder, garam masala, salt. Stir for few seconds.
  • Add minced broccoli florets. Mix well till mixture combined well with the masala.
  • Add grated potato. Mix well. Sauté for a few seconds.
  • Add lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Mash the mixture well using spatula or masher.
  • For Slurry - In a bowl, take rice flour, salt. Add water slowly. Mix it until form a thick slurry.
  • Spread toasted rolled oats in a plate.
  • Divide stuffing into 8-9 equal parts. Shape them into a smooth ball.
  • Press in between palms shaping them into a small tikkis or cutlets.
  • Dip them in prepared batter and Roll in toasted rolled oats.
  • In a nonstick pan or griddle, heat oil, place cutlets on it. Fry for 1 minute on low medium flame.
  • Flip it over and let it fry for 1-2 minutes from another side. Drizzle some Oil.
  • Flip it again and cook until golden brown and crisp from both the sides.
  • Once cooked properly transfer it on a plate.
  • Serve hot with tomato ketchup or any dip.