Ingredients
Method
- Boil and Mash the Vegetables
- Cut the raw bananas in 4 pieces and the potatoes in halves. Wash thoroughly to remove the dirt and residues. Boil to get a tender mesh.
- When the veggies turn soft, remove from heat and allow cooling at room temperature.
- Remove and discard off the potato and raw banana skin. Mash the veggies separately.
- Wash and Drain the Flattened Rice
- Fry the Dry Fruits
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Roast the peanuts and raisins to get the crunchy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside for cooling
- Prepare the Cutlet Mix
- Add 1 cinnamon (dalchini) stick, 2 cloves (laung), 1 green cardamom, 1 tsp of fennel seeds, and 1/4 tsp cumin seeds in the remaining oil.
- Now put the mashed potato and raw banana in the pan and sauté for 2 minutes on medium to low heat.
Boil and Mash the Vegetables
- Cut the raw bananas in 4 pieces and the potatoes in halves. Wash thoroughly to remove the dirt and residues. Boil to get a tender mesh.
- When the veggies turn soft, remove from heat and allow cooling at room temperature.
- Remove and discard off the potato and raw banana skin. Mash the veggies separately.
Wash and Drain the Flattened Rice
- Put the poha in a sieve and wash under running water.let the poha to drain the excess water and dry.
- Fry the Dry Fruits
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Roast the peanuts and raisins to get the crunchy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside for cooling.
Prepare the Cutlet Mix
- Add 1 cinnamon (dalchini) stick, 2 cloves (laung), 1 green cardamom, 1 tsp of fennel seeds, and 1/4 tsp cumin seeds in the remaining oil.
- Now put the mashed potato and raw banana in the pan and sauté for 2 minutes on medium to low heat.
- Toss in the green chillies and grated coconut. Mix well for a minute.
- Sprinkle the powder spices and mix again to gain uniform distribution.
Roll the Cutlets
- Remove the vegetable mix on a platter. Add the poha and mix properly when the mix is hot enough.
- Divide the mixture in equal portions.
- Form the cutlets in any desired shape.
Frying the Raw Banana Poha Cutlets
- There are many ways to fry these cutlets:
- Shallow fry on a tawa: This is the ultimate low-oil healthy snacking option. Brush oil on the tawa. Fry 3-4 pieces per batch to allow enough room for flipping.
- Deep fry in a kadhai: Heat 1 ½ cups of oil and set the heat to medium heat. Drop 2-3 cutlets in the hot oil per batch. Do not flip or move the pieces immediately. Wait for at least 1-2 minutes before flipping to the next side.
- Low Oil Air-fryer Method: Double-coat the cutlets in breadcrumbs. Pre-heat the air-fryer for 5 minutes. Place cutlets on the tray and brush oil on both sides. Set the temperature to 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes. Flip the cutlets after 7 minutes to get the golden brown texture on both sides.
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Notes
The calorie count per serving includes 2 cutlets shallow fried with oil brushed on both sides. Measurement will vary when coated in breadcrumbs or deep-fried (high-calorie food).
