High Protein Veg Cutlet
Elevate your snack game with these high-protein veg cutlets—an irresistible blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors! Packed with protein from cooked lentils and grated paneer, these nutritious patties are further enriched with grated carrot, spinach, and mashed potatoes, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. Seasoned with garam masala, cumin, and fresh ginger, and coated with chickpea flour and breadcrumbs for a crispy golden crust, they’re shallow-fried to perfection in minimal oil. Quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes, these protein-rich vegetarian cutlets are ideal as a healthy appetizer, snack, or even a light meal. Serve them piping hot with mint chutney or ketchup for a deliciously satisfying treat. Keywords: high-protein veg cutlet recipe, lentil cutlets, paneer patties, healthy vegetarian appetizer, nutritious snack idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked lentils (any variety, e.g., red or green)
- 0.5 cup Grated paneer (cottage cheese)
- 0.5 cup Grated carrot
- 0.5 cup Finely chopped spinach
- 1 medium Boiled and mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Chickpea flour (besan)
- 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
- 1 small Chopped green chili (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons Oil (for shallow frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, grated paneer, grated carrot, chopped spinach, and mashed potatoes.
Add chickpea flour, bread crumbs, green chili (if using), grated ginger, garam masala, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper powder to the mixture.
Using clean hands or a spatula, mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients form a cohesive dough-like consistency.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small, flat cutlets or patties.
Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
Once the oil is hot, place the cutlets on the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Repeat with all the cutlets, adding more oil as needed for subsequent batches.
Serve the high-protein veg cutlets warm with mint chutney, ketchup, or any dip of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 402 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 665 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
