Chana dal cutlets are a tasty and nutritious snack made from split chickpeas (chana dal). These cutlets are flavorful, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Here’s a recipe for chana dal cutlets:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Cana Dal (chana dal)
- 2 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust according to taste)
- 2-3 garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Bread crumbs for coating
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions:
- Preparation of Cana Dal:
- Wash the Cana Dal thoroughly and soak it in water for about 3-4 hours.
- After soaking, drain the water completely.
- Cooking Cana Dal:
- In a pressure cooker, add the soaked and drained Cana Dal along with fresh water.
- Pressure cook for about 2-3 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked.
- Once cooked, drain any excess water and let the dal cool down.
- Making the Cutlet Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked Cana Dal.
- Add mashed potatoes, finely chopped onion, green chilies, minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and chopped coriander leaves.
- Mix all the ingredients well to form a uniform mixture. Adjust seasoning if required.
- Shaping the Cutlets:
- Take a portion of the mixture and shape it into a small round or oval-shaped cutlet.
- Repeat the process with the remaining mixture to make more cutlets.
- Coating:
- Spread some bread crumbs on a plate.
- Gently coat each cutlet with bread crumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Frying:
- Heat oil in a pan for shallow frying.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the cutlets into the pan.
- Fry the cutlets until they turn golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Once done, remove the cutlets from the pan and place them on a kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Serving:
- Serve the Cana Dal cutlets hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.
Enjoy your delicious home-style Cana Dal cutlets as a snack or appetizer!