Vegetable Nuggets

Ingredients 

• 1 cup potatoes boiled, peeled and grated
• ¾ cup cauliflower, grated
• ¼ cup green capsicu,m finely chopped
• ¼ cup carrots, finely chopped
• ¼ cup French beans, finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons cornflour
• Oil for deep-frying
• Panko breadcrumbs for coating
• Tomato ketchup to serve

Method

1. Mix together potatoes, cauliflower, capsicum, carrots, French beans, coriander leaves, breadcrumbs, cumin powder, chaat masala, coriander powder, garam masala powder, chilli powder, salt and crushed peppercorns in a bowl.
2. Divide the prepared mixture into equal portions and shape into nuggets.
3. Mix cornflour and water as required into a thin slurry.
4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
5. Dip the nuggets in slurry and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
6. Deep-fry nuggets in hot oil till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
7. Arrange the nuggets on a serving platter and serve hot with tomato ketchup.