These sweet potato cutlets are crispy outside, soft inside and full of spice. Sweet potato and green peas are mashed with fresh mint, green chilli, chaat masala and garam masala, then shaped and shallow fried until golden.
They are perfect for tea time, a party platter or just because you have a few sweet potatoes at home.
Sweet Potato Cutlet
Makes: about 8 cutlets
Cooking time: about 30 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 500 g sweet potato
- 1 cup green peas frozen, thawed
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves chopped, about 5 sprigs
- 1 green chilli chopped
- 1 tablespoon chaat masala plus more to dust
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon raw mango powder amchur
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil per cutlet
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes. Pressure cook the sweet potatoes. Peel them once cool.
- Prepare the peas. Thaw the peas well and add them to a large bowl with the mint and green chilli.
- Make the mixture. Add the chaat masala and garam masala. Mash in the sweet potatoes and mix. Add the breadcrumbs, raw mango powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well until the mixture holds its shape.
- Shape. Divide the mixture and shape into cutlets.
- Cook. Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon of oil for each cutlet. Cook the cutlets on both sides until golden brown.
- Serve. Dust with chaat masala and serve hot.
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Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Cutlet
- Let the sweet potatoes cool before peeling and mashing. Warm mash is sticky and hard to shape.
- Add breadcrumbs until the mixture holds its shape. Sweet potatoes vary in moisture, so you may need a little more.
- Cook on medium flame so the cutlets brown evenly without burning.
- Dust with chaat masala as soon as they come off the pan.
Storage
Shaped, uncooked cutlets keep in the fridge for a day. Cooked cutlets are best eaten fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I air fry these?
Yes. Brush with a little oil and air fry at 200°C for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Can I use fresh peas?
Yes. Boil them for a few minutes first so they mash easily.
Make these for your next chai break and tell me how they turned out. Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.
