Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet Recipe - Gram Dal Potato Cutlet Recipe

Preparation time

  • Total: Approximately 160 minutes
  • Preparation: 120 minutes
  • Cooking: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) - soaked for 3 hours
  • 2 Potatoes (Aloo) - boiled and mashed
  • 2 Green Chilli - finely chopped
  • Coriander (Dhania) Leaves - a small bunch
  • Mint Leaves (Pudina) - a small bunch
  • 1 tablespoon Gram flour (besan)
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1 inch Ginger - finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh coconut - grated
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
  • Sunflower Oil - for making cutlets

Instructions

  1. To begin making the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet recipe, first wash the chana dal and soak in water for 1 hour or more
  2. Heat a pressure cooker and add the chana dal and water, cook for 2 to 3 whistles
  3. Once done, strain the water from the chana dal and make a dry fine paste using a mixer grinder
  4. Heat a teaspoon of oil and temper with cumin seeds, asafoetida and saute it for about 10 seconds
  5. Add ginger, coconut, red chilli powder, cardamom powder
  6. Saute for a few seconds
  7. Add the chana dal paste, boiled mashed potatoes, besan, coriander leaves, mint leaves and chaat masala
  8. Now stir fry the dal mixture for about 2 to 3 minutes on medium to low flame until it thickens
  9. Once it thickens, turn off the heat
  10. Next, make flat thick medium balls and refrigerate the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet for about 15 minutes
  11. Heat a frying pan with oil and fry the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet from both side for 5 minutes each or till they turn golden brown in colour
  12. Make sure you fry on low to medium heat to get a perfect crispness
  13. Once done, take the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet out on a kitchen towel to absorb the excess oil
  14. Serve hot
  15. Serve Chana Dal aloo Cutlet along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and a cup of Masala Chai or Filter Coffee for evening snacks

Other informations

The table below shows servings values and other necessary informations.

  • Servings
  • Cuisine
  • Course
  • Diet
  • 10
  • Indian
  • Snack
  • High Protein Vegetarian
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