Carrot Beetroot Cutlet Fry with Purti Mustard Oil

Prep Time: 10 to 15 mins Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30mins Servings: 7 Introduction: Carrot and Beetroot Cutlets are a vibrant, nutritious, and flavorful Indian snack that originated as a healthy twist on traditional deep-fried patties. With roots in North Indian and Bengali home kitchens, this colorful delicacy blends the earthy sweetness of beetroot with the freshness of carrots, creating a perfect balance of taste and health. Often served as a tea-time snack or party appetizer, these cutlets are also popular in festive thalis and vrat (fasting) menus due to their satvik-friendly ingredients. Ingredients: For the Cutlets: - 1 cup grated carrot - 1 cup grated beetroot - 1 boiled potato (mashed) - 2 tbsp bread crumbs (plus more for coating) - 1 tsp grated ginger - 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped) - 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves - 1 tsp roasted cumin powder - 1/2 tsp garam masala - Salt to taste - 1-2 tbsp cornflour (for binding) - Purti Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil (for shallow or deep frying) Preparation: 1. Prepare the Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine grated carrot, grated beetroot, mashed potato, ginger, green chilies, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well. 2. Bind the Cutlets: Add bread crumbs and cornflour to absorb any moisture. Adjust quantity to get a dough-like texture that holds shape. 3. Shape the Cutlets: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into round or oval cutlets. 4. Coat and Set: Lightly coat each cutlet in dry bread crumbs for extra crunch. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to help them firm up. 5.Fry to Perfection: Heat Purti Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil in a pan for shallow frying. Once hot, place cutlets gently into the oil. Fry on medium flame until crispy and golden brown on both sides. 6. Serve Hot: Remove on absorbent paper and serve hot with green chutney, tamarind sauce, or curd dip. Serving Suggestions - Pair with masala chai as an evening snack. - Add to a healthy summer lunch platter with curd rice or dalia. - Serve mini versions at parties with toothpicks & dip.