Vazhakkai Cutlet

Ingredients list for Vazhakkai Cutlet

• 3-4 Raw Banana steamed
• 4 tablespoons Pressed Rice
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1-2 Green chillies chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1/4 cup Roasted peanuts crushed
• 1 tablespoon White sesame seeds roasted
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 cup Bread crumbs
• for shallo Oil

Method

1. Peel the steamed bananas, mash them and place in a bowl. Soak the poha in a bowl in a little water.
2. Add red chilli powder, green chillies, cumin powder, peanuts, sesame seeds, coriander leaves and salt to the bananas and mix well.
3. Drain the poha and squeeze to remove excess water and add to the banana mixture. Add 1-2 tbsps breadcrumbs and mix well. Divide this mixture into equal portions and shape them into round cutlets.
4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Roll the cutlets in breadcrumbs and place in the pan and shallow fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp on both sides.
5. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with a chutney of your choice.