vegetable cutlet
Vegetable cutlets are a rich source of nutrients. They contain a variety of vegetables that provide immense nutrition to the body.
Ingredients:
Carrots – 1 medium (cut into medium cubes)
Potato – 2 medium (cut into medium cubes)
Green peas – ½ cup
Cauliflower (gobi) – 1 cup (flowers)
Cilantro leaves – ¼ cup (finely chopped)
Onion – 1 medium (finely chopped)
Breadcrumbs – ¾ cup
Corn flour – 1 teaspoon
Grits (sooji) – ½ cup
Red chili flakes – 1 teaspoon
Fresh lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric – ¼ tablespoon
Jeera powder (cumin seed powder) – 1 teaspoon
Dhaniya powder (coriander seed powder) – 1 teaspoon
Ginger and garlic paste – ½ teaspoon
Garam masala – 1 teaspoon
Cooking oil – 3 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Method:
Heat a heavy-bottomed wok on the stove. For 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and fry until browned. Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry well. Transfer all vegetables, add turmeric, chilled flakes, garam masala, cumin seed powder (jeera powder), dhaniya powder, salt and stir well. Spray a little water and close it with a lid. Keep turning in the middle. When the vegetables have softened, turn off the heat. Add lemon juice, breadcrumbs, and cornmeal. Mix everything well. Make small patties and sprinkle with grits (sooji) or roll in grits. Place a nonstick tawa on the stove and brush it with 1 teaspoon of oil. Place these empanadas on it and fry them on both sides with a little oil. Serve with tomato sauce and pudding chutney (mint).
Benefits of the ingredients:
Potatoes are rich in nutrients. They contain vitamins and minerals. They are fat free and contain no cholesterol. Your skin is a great source of fiber. Potatoes serve as the best balanced diet. The nutrients in this vegetable nourish our brain, body, and skin. They are good boosters of energy.
Carrots are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber. The flavonoid compounds in carrots help protect against cancers of the skin, lung, and oral cavity. The nutrients in this vegetable protect our body from free radicals. It is a storehouse of several minerals such as copper, calcium, potassium, manganese and phosphorus.
Peas are rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. They are relatively low in calories and contain no cholesterol. Peas help the body to develop resistance against infections. Helps in building bone mass. It is most beneficial in Alzheimer’s disease. Peas help a lot to maintain the health of the skin and mucous membranes.
Cauliflowers are rich in antioxidants. This vegetable has very good anti-inflammatory properties. Regular consumption of cauliflower helps in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, obesity, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory bowel disease, and ulcerative colitis. Cauliflower is rich in fiber. It helps cleanse the digestive system and normalizes bowel movement. Cauliflower is rich in purines. Therefore, people with taste should consult their doctor before including it in the diet.
Onions help rejuvenate the liver, normalize digestion, relieve constipation and increase appetite. Hence, it is very beneficial in piles (hemorrhoids), constipation, jaundice and indigestion. White onions are recommended in bleeding disorders to reduce bleeding. Therefore, it is used in conditions such as bleeding hemorrhoids and nose bleeds. Onions are used in home remedies to reduce cough. Onion and its seeds are known to help in erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and male infertility. Helps increase libido, quality and quantity of semen. It is a very good vajikara. Helps reduce itchy skin.