Parsis are an ethnic community whose ancestors came to India from Iran. Their cuisine is a mix of ancient Persian cuisine combined with the flavours of India.

Meat is a huge component of Parsi cuisine and cutlets are very popular. Parsi cutlets are often made with minced lamb or beef, but it is equally delicious made with ground chicken.

The cutlets are also often referred to as “lacey cutlets” because they are first dipped in bread crumbs and then egg which forms a lacey edge around the cutlets. They are not crispy in texture, but are very light and airy.

These chicken cutlets are very easy to make and quick to disappear!

You can serve these cutlets as a snack, for iftar or even suhoor. Turn it in to a wrap. Just slather some yogurt on a paratha or tortilla, add some cutlets, slices of tomatoes and squeeze of lemon. Absolutely delicious!

You can cook patties in advance, and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze them once cooled, in an airtight container. To reheat, simple place the cutlets under a grill in the oven, or fry in a pan on low heat.