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How to Make Crispy Homemade Veg Cutlets: A Healthy Tea-Time Snack Recipe

Date: 31-mar-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team

How to Make Crispy Homemade Veg Cutlets: A Healthy Tea-Time Snack Recipe

Veg cutlets are one of the most popular vegetarian snacks in Indian homes. These golden-brown patties are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, made with a mix of mashed vegetables, potatoes, and spices. Whether you're looking for a tea-time treat, a lunchbox filler, or a healthy starter, homemade veg cutlets are an easy win!

Ingredients

Veg Cutlets Ingredients Homemade
  • 2 medium-sized boiled potatoes
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped beans
  • 1/4 cup green peas (boiled)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs (for binding)
  • 2 tbsp cornflour + 3 tbsp water (for slurry)
  • Extra bread crumbs (for coating)
  • Oil for shallow or deep frying

Instructions

Prepare the Veggies

Preparing veggies for veg cutlet

Steam or boil chopped carrots, peas, and beans until soft. Mash them slightly and keep aside.

Mash and Mix

Mashing and mixing vegetables

In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes. Add cooked veggies, chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, red chili, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and coriander leaves. Mix everything well.

Bind It

Binding veg cutlet mixture

Add bread crumbs to absorb moisture and form a firm dough. Shape the mixture into round or oval cutlets using your hands.

Coat the Cutlets

Coating cutlets with crumbs

Dip each cutlet in a cornflour-water slurry and roll it in bread crumbs to get an even coating. This gives a crispy outer layer after frying.

Fry

Frying veg cutlets in oil

Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry or deep fry the cutlets on medium flame. Cook until golden brown on both sides.

Serve Hot

Veg cutlets served with chutney

Serve immediately with green chutney, tamarind sauce, or ketchup. Pairs wonderfully with masala chai too!

Tips for Perfect Cutlets

  • Use leftover veggies or add beetroot for color and nutrition.
  • If the mixture is too soft, add more breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes for extra crunch.
  • You can also bake or air fry the cutlets for a low-oil version.

Why You'll Love These Veg Cutlets

  • Easy to prepare and highly customizable
  • Kid-friendly and great for tiffin boxes
  • Perfect party appetizer or tea-time snack
  • Can be made ahead and frozen

Serving Suggestions

Pair these crispy veg cutlets with:

  • Mint coriander chutney
  • Tamarind-date chutney
  • Tomato ketchup or garlic mayo
  • Masala chai or filter coffee

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