CULINARY Delicious tasty meals for Iftar
Appetizer: Chicken and Potato Cutlets
These are a quick fix kind of kebab/cutlet that tastes amazing on its own or in a wrap. A perfect starter to any meal can be served with ketchup or any spicy dip/chutney.
Ingredients
250 gm chicken breast, cubed and boiled, 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, 1 small onion, chopped finely, 1 tsp. oil or butter, 3 tbsp. chopped coriander,1 tbsp. chopped mint (optional), 2 green chillies, chopped, 1 tsp. ginger paste, 1/2 tsp. garlic paste, 1/2 tsp. salt (to taste), 1/2 tsp. cumin powder, 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp. red chilli flakes (for extra spice, optional), 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder, Juice of half a lemon, 1egg, for coating, Breadcrumbs, for coating and oil for frying.
Instructions
Boil the chicken cubes, shred and set aside. Heat the 1 tsp oil or butter in a pan and then saute/fry the onions until they are soft but not golden. Add ginger and garlic pastes, stir them in for a few seconds then turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Put the mashed potatoes in a bowl; add the shredded chicken, softened onions/garlic/ginger mixture, coriander, mint, chillies, salt, lemon and all remaining spices. Mix everything well adjust salt/ spice or lemon if needed to taste. Shape round flattened patties out of the mixture. Dip each one in some beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs. Shallow fry on both sides until golden and crispy. Bread crumbs can be omitted, but it helps in giving that crunchy feel.